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M3.3 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NORTH OF HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 20:25:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near NORTH OF HALMAHERA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 20:25:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.08000, 128.14000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

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