M3.0 Depth: 47.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-25 18:37:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 25, 2026 at 18:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 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: 149 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

47.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-25 18:37:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.83000, 126.03000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

47 km

47 km — close to the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Hiri

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia

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