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M3.8 Depth: 207.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 21:45:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on April 20, 2026 at 21:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 207 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 133 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
207.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 21:45:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.89000, 129.73000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 207 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 207 km
Intermediate
207 km
207 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 44 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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