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M3.0 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 11:16:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on August 3, 2026 at 11:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 11:16:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.39000, 126.40000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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

  • Hiri
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
  • Todoko-Ranu
    Distance: 119 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Jailolo
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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