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M3.8 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 11:51:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on May 18, 2026 at 11:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 140 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 11:51:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.03000, 126.66000
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
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

  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Tobaru
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'035 m ·Indonesia
  • Ibu
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Todoko-Ranu
    Distance: 125 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Tarakan
    Distance: 131 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia
  • Jailolo
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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