M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Gorua, North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 14:12:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 14:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Gorua, North Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-28 14:12:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

Gorua

County

Pulau Morotai

Village

Gorua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.41000, 128.70000

Temperature

20.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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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