M2.7 Depth: 39.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 11:33:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 11:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 39 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 136 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

39.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-18 11:33:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.71000, 126.13000

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

39 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

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Ruang

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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