M2.9 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 20:46:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 20:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 14 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: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-04 20:46:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.48000, 126.58000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 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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