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M3.5 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 11:03:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on July 24, 2026 at 11:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 78 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 11:03:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.73000, 126.30000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 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

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    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
  • Mare
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  • Moti
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  • Kie Besi
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