M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 12:32:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 12:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 12:32:57 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.45000, 126.60000
Temperature
28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

  • Todoko-Ranu
    Distance: 98 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Hiri
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
  • Jailolo
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Ibu
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

Historic earthquake map · Indonesia

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Indonesia

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share