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M3.3 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 01:07:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on September 1, 2026 at 01:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 01:07:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.49000, 126.36000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 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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  • Jailolo
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia

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