M2.8 Depth: 25.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 15:25:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 15:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

25.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-03 15:25:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.56000, 128.01000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25 km

25 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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