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M3.0 Depth: 59.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Buru Selatan, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 21:41:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Buru Selatan, Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 59 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 415 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 21:41:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Buru Selatan
County
Buru Selatan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.67000, 126.74000
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 km
59 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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: 361 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 440 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia

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