M3.3 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 11:56:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near SERAM, INDONESIA on May 1, 2026 at 11:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 11:56:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.50000, 127.25000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 313 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 408 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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