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M3.0 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 03:58:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 18, 2026 at 03:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 115 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 03:58:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.28000, 126.31000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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

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