Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M2.6 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On August 12, 2026 at 13:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,734 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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