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M2.8 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 18:51:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 18:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 18:51:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.22000, 128.04000
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

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