M3.1 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 11:36:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on August 3, 2026 at 11:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

25.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-03 11:36:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.61000, 126.04000

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25 km

25 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

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Ruang

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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