M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 19:09:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on July 29, 2026 at 19:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-29 19:09:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.15000, 127.58000

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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

Kie Besi

Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
Mare

Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Hiri

Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia

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