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M2.6 Depth: 113.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 17:37:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2026 at 17:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 113 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: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
113.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 17:37:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.77000, 127.94000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 113 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 113 km
Intermediate
113 km
113 km — deeper than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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