M3.5 Depth: 185.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near BANDA SEA

UTC time: 2026-03-08 15:52:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 8, 2026 at 15:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near BANDA SEA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 185 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
185.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-08 15:52:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.81000, 129.71000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 185 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 185 km
Intermediate
185 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nila
    Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 255 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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