M3.6 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 05:17:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 05:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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 138 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 05:17:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.22000, 125.72000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 156 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

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