M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Lisabata Timur, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 15:44:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 15, 2026 at 15:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Lisabata Timur, Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 111 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-15 15:44:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Lisabata Timur

County

Maluku Tengah

Village

Lisabata Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.84000, 128.88000

Temperature

24.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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: 218 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 406 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Mare

Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia

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