M3.6 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 07:01:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on August 1, 2026 at 07:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 108 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-01 07:01:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.41000, 126.34000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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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