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M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Tala, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 22:24:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Tala, Maluku (Indonesia) on July 10, 2026 at 22:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 22:24:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Tala
County
Seram Bagian Barat
Village
Tala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.32000, 128.67000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 190 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 390 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 410 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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