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M3.3 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 09:01:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on August 13, 2026 at 09:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 09:01:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.17000, 126.78000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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