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M3.4 Depth: 98.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 07:07:12 UTC Local time: —

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 145 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
98.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 07:07:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.36000, 130.96000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98 km
Intermediate
98 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

  • Manuk
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 151 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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