M3.0 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-10 12:34:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on February 10, 2026 at 12:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-10 12:34:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.89000, 127.09000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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

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