Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 122.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M3.8 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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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: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
122 km
122 km — deeper than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,254 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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18
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