M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Olong, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 18:18:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Olong, Maluku (Indonesia) on July 24, 2026 at 18:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-24 18:18:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Olong

County

Maluku Tengah

Village

Olong

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.93000, 129.19000

Temperature

22.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Banda Api

Distance: 193 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 316 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia

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