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M2.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Upt H Marasahua, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 09:59:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Upt H Marasahua, Maluku (Indonesia) on April 24, 2026 at 09:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: 149 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 09:59:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Upt H Marasahua
County
Maluku Tengah
Village
Upt H Marasahua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.93000, 129.75000
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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: 178 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 377 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 455 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia

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