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M2.9 Depth: 99.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-29 19:32:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2026 at 19:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 99 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
99.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 19:32:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.56000, 127.20000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 99 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 99 km
Intermediate
99 km
99 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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