M2.8 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 23:49:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 23:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-24 23:49:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.71000, 127.45000

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 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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