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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-21 13:28:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 13:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 13:28:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.14000, 127.17000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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