M3.0 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 21:44:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 21:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-24 21:44:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.32000, 127.95000

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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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