M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 12:21:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on August 12, 2026 at 12:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 12:21:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.33000, 127.94000

Temperature

27.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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

Kie Besi

Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 325 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Mare

Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia

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