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M2.8 Depth: 159.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 17:00:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 17:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA. At around 159 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
159.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 17:00:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.71000, 128.37000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 159 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 159 km
Intermediate
159 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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