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M3.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 12:01:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on February 8, 2026 at 12:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 12:01:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.76000, 129.32000
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 206 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 416 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Mare
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia

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