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M2.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-14 14:29:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA on March 14, 2026 at 14:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 14:29:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.57000, 128.69000
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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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  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
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  • Manuk
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  • Mare
    Distance: 377 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
  • Kie Matubu
    Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia

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