M3.4 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 04:31:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 04:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 04:31:57 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.67000, 126.36000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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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    Distance: 131 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Jailolo
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