M3.8 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 19:53:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on July 2, 2026 at 19:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-02 19:53:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.11000, 128.36000

Temperature

22.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Kie Besi

Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
Mare

Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 317 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia

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