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M3.9 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Ngofabobawa, North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 00:24:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Ngofabobawa, North Maluku (Indonesia) on July 3, 2026 at 00:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 00:24:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
Ngofabobawa
County
Halmahera Utara
Village
Ngofabobawa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.20000, 127.73000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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

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