M3.9 Depth: 74.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-14 18:12:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on April 14, 2026 at 18:12 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 110 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
74.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-14 18:12:24 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.13000, 132.17000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74 km
Intermediate
74 km
74 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Serua
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 385 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 386 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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