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M3.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 08:48:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 08:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 40 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 08:48:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.56000, 126.70000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

  • Wurlali
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
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  • Sirung
    Distance: 301 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Tara, Batu
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 633 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Lewotolok
    Distance: 360 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

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