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M3.1 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 16:14:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 16:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 16:14:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.18000, 126.87000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 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

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