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M3.5 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 20:07:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 10, 2026 at 20:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 99 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 20:07:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.89000, 126.54000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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  • Mare
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  • Moti
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