M3.1 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Cio Dalam, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 19:57:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Cio Dalam, Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 21, 2026 at 19:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 138 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-21 19:57:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Cio Dalam

County

Pulau Morotai

Village

Cio Dalam

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.39000, 128.33000

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Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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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