M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Sehati, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 22:45:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Sehati, Maluku (Indonesia) on August 7, 2026 at 22:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 22:45:44 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Village
Sehati
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.28000, 128.98000
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 171 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 411 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 429 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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