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M3.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 12:13:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 23, 2026 at 12:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 139 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 12:13:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.41000, 126.44000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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