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M3.0 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 18:21:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 18:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 18:21:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.02000, 126.28000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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

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  • Gamalama
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  • Jailolo
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  • Todoko-Ranu
    Distance: 133 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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