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M2.7 Depth: 58.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Halmahera Timur, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 20:04:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 20:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Halmahera Timur, Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 58 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 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 km
58 km — close to 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

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