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M2.5 Depth: 97.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 05:52:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on August 9, 2026 at 05:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
97.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 05:52:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.65000, 127.35000
Temperature
30.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97 km
Intermediate
97 km
97 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
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  • Dukono
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