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M3.9 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 13:35:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 13:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 33 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 13:35:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.11000, 134.35000
Temperature
25.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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

  • Manuk
    Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 499 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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