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M3.5 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 09:40:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on July 18, 2026 at 09:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 09:40:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.47000, 127.14000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 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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