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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 03:27:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2026 at 03:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 03:27:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.64000, 126.85000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Mare
    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
  • Kie Matubu
    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 396 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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