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M3.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Itji Sopi, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 08:39:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Itji Sopi, Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on February 21, 2026 at 08:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 08:39:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Itji Sopi
County
Pulau Morotai
Village
Itji Sopi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.58000, 128.48000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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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