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M3.5 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 16:29:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on August 29, 2026 at 16:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 46 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 16:29:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.89000, 127.02000
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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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