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M3.7 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-27 05:53:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on March 27, 2026 at 05:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 86 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-27 05:53:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.43000, 126.89000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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