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M3.1 Depth: 123.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-18 17:51:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 18, 2026 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 123 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
123.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 17:51:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.95000, 127.55000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123 km
Intermediate
123 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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