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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN OBI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-16 09:59:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 09:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN OBI, 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 09:59:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.94000, 127.94000
Temperature
27.6°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
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: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Mare
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
  • Kie Matubu
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Hiri
    Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia

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