M3.0 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 12:56:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 12:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 18 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 76 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-24 12:56:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.87000, 126.10000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Ruang

Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

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