M3.1 Depth: 45.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 13:47:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on May 4, 2026 at 13:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 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: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

45.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-04 13:47:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.79000, 126.31000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

45 km

45 km — close to 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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