M3.8 Depth: 39.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 21:46:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on June 29, 2026 at 21:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

39.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-29 21:46:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.28000, 126.62000

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

39 km

39 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

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