M3.2 Depth: 98.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 04:26:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 2, 2026 at 04:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
98.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 04:26:49 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.03000, 128.04000
Temperature
29.8°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
98 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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