Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M3.8 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on September 23, 2026 at 23:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
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
23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,275 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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