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M3.1 Depth: 205.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 19:14:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 19:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 205 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 283 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
205.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 19:14:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.06000, 129.90000
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 205 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 205 km
Intermediate
205 km
205 km — deeper than the regional average (48.7 km)
Regional average: 48.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 60 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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