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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Waelikut, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 00:33:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Waelikut, Maluku (Indonesia) on February 26, 2026 at 00:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 00:33:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Waelikut
County
Buru Selatan
Village
Waelikut
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.68000, 126.98000
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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: 335 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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