M3.0 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 14:23:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 14:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 38 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: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

38.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-07 14:23:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.48000, 126.30000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

38 km

38 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Hiri

Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
Todoko-Ranu

Distance: 131 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
Jailolo

Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Gamkonora

Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia

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