M3.1 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 23:11:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SERAM, INDONESIA on April 6, 2026 at 23:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 23:11:05 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.30000, 129.49000
Temperature
30.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 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

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    Distance: 143 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
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  • Serua
    Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 381 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 411 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 435 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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