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M3.1 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 16:52:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 16:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 16:52:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.77000, 126.22000
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 415 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia

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