M3.9 Depth: 44.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 00:29:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on February 20, 2026 at 00:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

44.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-20 00:29:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.59000, 126.38000

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

44 km

44 km — close to 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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Jailolo

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
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Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
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Stats (last 24h)

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