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M2.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 14:36:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 31, 2026 at 14:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 15 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: 108 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 14:36:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.09000, 126.92000
Temperature
28.0°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 (49.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Todoko-Ranu
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    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia

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