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M2.6 Depth: 24.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 04:30:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on June 3, 2026 at 04:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-03 04:30:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.17000, 126.82000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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