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M3.2 Depth: 223.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Pulau Morotai, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 17:38:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2026 at 17:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Pulau Morotai, Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 223 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 223 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 223 km
Intermediate
223 km
223 km — deeper than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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