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M3.8 Depth: 122.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 18:20:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 18:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 122 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 136 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
122.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 18:20:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.71000, 130.92000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122 km
Intermediate
122 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

  • Manuk
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 175 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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