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M2.5 Depth: 63.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Penambuang, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-28 20:40:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Penambuang, Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on March 28, 2026 at 20:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 86 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63 km
Shallow
63 km
63 km — deeper 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: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
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  • Mare
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  • Kie Matubu
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Hiri
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia

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