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M3.0 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 17:36:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 17:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 30 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 17:36:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.25000, 126.09000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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