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M2.6 Depth: 46.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Lapela Kec. Siwalalat, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 00:15:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 00:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Lapela Kec. Siwalalat, Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46 km
Shallow
46 km
46 km — close to the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 410 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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