M3.8 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Waraloin, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 18:53:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Waraloin, Maluku (Indonesia) on July 7, 2026 at 18:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-07 18:53:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Waraloin

County

Seram Bagian Barat

Village

Waraloin

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.97000, 128.71000

Temperature

25.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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: 216 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
Mare

Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia

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