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M2.8 Depth: 64.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Halmahera Timur, North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 23:04:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2026 at 23:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Halmahera Timur, North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 64 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: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64 km
Shallow
64 km
64 km — deeper than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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