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M3.3 Depth: 273.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 14:02:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on August 31, 2026 at 14:02 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 273 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
273.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 14:02:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.42000, 126.65000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 273 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 273 km
Intermediate
273 km
273 km — deeper than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Wurlali
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Sirung
    Distance: 302 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Tara, Batu
    Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 633 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Lewotolok
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

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