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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Halmahera Timur, North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 22:20:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 22:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Halmahera Timur, North Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 413 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

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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 (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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