M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 10:19:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA on April 4, 2026 at 10:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 10:19:10 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.92000, 128.83000
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 213 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Mare
    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia

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