M2.8 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN OBI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-07 23:19:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 7, 2026 at 23:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN OBI, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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. Indonesia: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-07 23:19:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.01000, 127.30000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 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

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Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
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Mare

Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Hiri

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