Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA
M3.3 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA
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About this earthquake
On March 16, 2026 at 11:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
08223d5bcb8ed320f24f709ae741a915d6c72c46
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 11:23:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.37000,
126.61000
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 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
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Karangetang Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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