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M3.7 Depth: 273.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-14 19:29:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 19:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 273 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
273.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 19:29:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.86000, 126.48000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 273 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 273 km
Intermediate
273 km
273 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

  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Mare
    Distance: 395 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
  • Kie Matubu
    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 420 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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