Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 98.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M3.4 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On May 17, 2026 at 07:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. 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 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
98 km
98 km — deeper than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,254 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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519
Country (24h)
Indonesia
17
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