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M3.0 Depth: 235.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 19:42:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 26, 2026 at 19:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). At around 235 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 152 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
235.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-26 19:42:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.04000, 127.64000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 235 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 235 km
Intermediate
235 km
235 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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