M2.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Kobi, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 15:59:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Kobi, Maluku (Indonesia) on July 27, 2026 at 15:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-27 15:59:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Kobi

County

Maluku Tengah

Village

Kobi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.93000, 129.77000

Temperature

24.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 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

Volcanoes nearby

Banda Api

Distance: 178 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 377 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 447 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 455 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia

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