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M2.9 Depth: 38.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 13:33:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on July 1, 2026 at 13:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 13:33:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.66000, 126.31000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 km
38 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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