M3.8 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 15:30:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on February 28, 2026 at 15:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

26.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-28 15:30:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.06000, 126.60000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26 km

26 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

Kie Besi

Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
Mare

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Hiri

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia

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