M3.4 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 15:41:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 11, 2026 at 15:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 4 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: 104 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-11 15:41:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.25000, 126.56000

Temperature

27.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 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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