Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 23.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
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M2.9 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On February 17, 2026 at 19:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
23 km
23 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
29 Sep 2025 – 29 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,743 Catalogue entries
Of 1,742 other entries for this area and period, 1,258 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
490
Country (24h)
Indonesia
34
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