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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 11:11:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 13, 2026 at 11:11 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 110 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 11:11:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.98000, 126.43000
Temperature
27.5°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 (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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