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M3.2 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 03:08:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 03:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 03:08:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.48000, 126.43000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 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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