M3.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 04:08:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 04:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 470 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 04:08:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.12000, 126.99000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — shallower than the regional average (47.1 km)

Regional average: 47.1 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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