M3.9 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 11:13:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 16, 2026 at 11:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 111 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-16 11:13:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.69000, 126.33000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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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