M3.1 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 07:03:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on June 20, 2026 at 07:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

34.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-20 07:03:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.61000, 126.24000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

34 km

34 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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