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M3.5 Depth: 113.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 16:24:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on February 16, 2026 at 16:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 113 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
113.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 16:24:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.85000, 127.10000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 113 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 113 km
Intermediate
113 km
113 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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