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M3.2 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Sambiki, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 15:35:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Sambiki, Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 23, 2026 at 15:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 149 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 15:35:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Sambiki
County
Pulau Morotai
Village
Sambiki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.07000, 128.55000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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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