M3.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Waimorat, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 12:02:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Waimorat, Maluku (Indonesia) on July 19, 2026 at 12:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-19 12:02:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Waimorat

County

Buru

Village

Waimorat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.49000, 127.23000

Temperature

23.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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

Volcanoes nearby

Banda Api

Distance: 316 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 410 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 435 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia

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