M3.1 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 05:43:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on May 26, 2026 at 05:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

24.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-26 05:43:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.01000, 126.17000

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24 km

24 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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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