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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 06:14:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on August 29, 2026 at 06:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 46 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 06:14:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.54000, 126.52000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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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