M2.9 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Huaroa, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 15:25:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Huaroa, Maluku (Indonesia) on August 2, 2026 at 15:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-02 15:25:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Huaroa

County

Seram Bagian Barat

Village

Huaroa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.07000, 127.89000

Temperature

25.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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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Moti

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