M3.0 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 05:35:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 05:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 30 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 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M7.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 05:35:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.22000, 126.08000

Temperature

27.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30 km

30 km — shallower than the regional average (48.9 km)

Regional average: 48.9 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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Lokon-Empung

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Ruang

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