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M2.8 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Seram Bagian Timur, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 09:01:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Seram Bagian Timur, Maluku (Indonesia) on February 27, 2026 at 09:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

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    Distance: 144 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
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  • Serua
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 429 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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