Shallow M6.2 earthquake hits offshore North Maluku, Indonesia (Updated)
A shallow M6.2 earthquake was recorded at 03:23 UTC on April 2, 2026, approximately 113 km (70 miles) west-northwest of Ternate, Indonesia, at a depth of 35.0 km (21.7 miles). The event struck offshore of North Maluku province, positioned at 126.4°E, 1.2°N based on USGS data.
The coordinates place the earthquake in the waters off North Maluku, with Ternate as the nearest significant city. This region consists of several islands and is known for active geologic processes, with local populations distributed across coastal settlements and islands nearby.
Given the offshore location, key infrastructure in the area may include shipping lanes, regional airports, coastal ports, and inter-island ferry routes that serve North Maluku and adjacent provinces.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
USGS issued a green alert for this event, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or damage. The maximum estimated intensity was around V–VI, and one felt report was submitted. The significance index is 592 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and lies at the convergence of several major tectonic plates, making it prone to frequent and sometimes powerful earthquakes.
This information was last updated at 04:33 UTC on April 2, 2026.