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M2.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 14:55:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on June 27, 2026 at 14:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 14:55:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.73000, 126.53000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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