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M3.8 Depth: 130.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 19:56:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 19:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 130 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 19:56:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.16000, 130.55000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130 km
Intermediate
130 km
130 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Serua
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 197 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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