M2.8 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 16:03:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on August 17, 2026 at 16:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 438 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 16:03:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.04000, 126.63000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — shallower than the regional average (46.7 km)

Regional average: 46.7 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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