M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Seram Bagian Timur, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 13:53:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Seram Bagian Timur, Maluku (Indonesia) on February 27, 2026 at 13:53 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: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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