Back to map
M2.6 Depth: 25.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 09:51:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 09:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 25 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 09:51:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.18000, 127.11000
Temperature
28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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

  • Jailolo
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
  • Todoko-Ranu
    Distance: 39 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Hiri
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Matubu
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
574
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share