Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Upt Km 12
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M3.4 Earthquake near Upt Km 12, Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On May 26, 2026 at 09:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Upt Km 12, Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
8ff0d6e80f3fcf42590babec9b16fecf70c4c8be
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 09:30:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Upt Km 12
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.23000,
129.01000
Temperature
25.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
28 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,259 Catalogue entries
Of 1,258 other entries for this area and period, 917 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Indonesia
41
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