M3.0 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 16:12:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 16:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 33 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 437 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

33.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 16:12:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.41000, 126.38000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33 km

33 km — shallower than the regional average (46.7 km)

Regional average: 46.7 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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