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M3.4 Depth: 162.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-16 03:20:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA on March 16, 2026 at 03:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 162 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
162.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 03:20:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.29000, 129.06000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 162 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 162 km
Intermediate
162 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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