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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 15:26:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2026 at 15:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 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. Indonesia: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 15:26:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.54000, 126.48000
Temperature
28.2°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 (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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