Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Pua
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M2.5 Earthquake near Pua, Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Pua, Maluku (Indonesia) on August 12, 2026 at 12:19 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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
608313c4c1d000459cf937dfa7bac417d8db1fdf
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 12:19:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Pua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.95000,
127.89000
Temperature
26.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,734 Catalogue entries
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