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M2.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 20:54:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 20:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 15 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 49 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 20:54:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.42000, 126.17000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
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  • Ruang
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 144 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia

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