M3.3 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-03 23:25:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA on April 3, 2026 at 23:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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
M3.3
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 23:25:39 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.84000, 127.52000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 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

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  • Mare
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    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Hiri
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia

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