M2.7 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Waci, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 22:28:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Waci, Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 11, 2026 at 22:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 111 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-11 22:28:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Waci

County

Halmahera Timur

Village

Waci

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.54000, 128.49000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 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

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