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M3.8 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 12:05:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SERAM, INDONESIA on April 4, 2026 at 12:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 12:05:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.75000, 129.40000
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 204 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Mare
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia

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