Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
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M3.2 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on September 22, 2026 at 13:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.5 km)
Regional average: 43.5 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,282 Catalogue entries
Of 1,281 other entries for this area and period, 1,071 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
632
Country (24h)
Indonesia
62
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