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M2.8 Depth: 144.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 19:52:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 19:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 144 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
144.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 19:52:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.42000, 127.24000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 144 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 144 km
Intermediate
144 km
144 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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