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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ake Daga, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 01:32:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Ake Daga, Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on May 2, 2026 at 01:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 170 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 01:32:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Ake Daga
County
Halmahera Timur
Village
Ake Daga
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.14000, 128.27000
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 91 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Tarakan
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