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M3.1 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 04:41:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 04:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 04:41:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.22000, 126.16000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 km
38 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

  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
  • Hiri
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Jailolo
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
  • Todoko-Ranu
    Distance: 144 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia

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