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M3.8 Depth: 45.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 06:34:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 06:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 45 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 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 06:34:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.42000, 127.32000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 309 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 406 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 416 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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