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M2.5 Depth: 84.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Saparua, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 03:30:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Saparua, Maluku (Indonesia) on May 20, 2026 at 03:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. 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 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
84.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 03:30:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Saparua
County
Maluku Tengah
Village
Saparua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.57000, 128.67000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 84 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 84 km
Intermediate
84 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 171 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 395 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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