M3.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 08:01:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 08:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 9 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: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-13 08:01:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.35000, 125.91000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Ruang

Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia

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