M2.7 Depth: 59.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Dowora, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 20:36:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 20:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Dowora, Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 59 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

59.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-01 20:36:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Dowora

Village

Dowora

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.82000, 128.14000

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

59 km

59 km — close to 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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