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M4.1 Depth: 16.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near NORTH OF HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-02 23:01:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 23:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near NORTH OF HALMAHERA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 23:01:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.80000, 128.82000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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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