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M3.1 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 03:03:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 03:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 153 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 03:03:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.55000, 127.07000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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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    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
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  • Tobaru
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'035 m ·Indonesia
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