M2.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 01:05:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on February 23, 2026 at 01:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-23 01:05:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.94000, 128.49000

Temperature

32.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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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