M2.9
Depth:
10.0 km
M2.9 Earthquake near BIAK REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On May 26, 2025 at 10:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near BIAK REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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