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M3.5 Depth: 143.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 20:16:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 20:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 143 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
143.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 20:16:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.76000, 130.07000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 143 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 143 km
Intermediate
143 km
143 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

  • Serua
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 250 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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