M2.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 22:18:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on June 21, 2026 at 22:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-21 22:18:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.82000, 130.00000

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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: 190 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia

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