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M3.2 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Pulau Morotai, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 03:42:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Pulau Morotai, Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on January 30, 2026 at 03:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 km
34 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

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