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M3.1 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Jakarta Baru, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 11:06:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 11:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Jakarta Baru, Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 105 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 11:06:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Jakarta Baru
County
Seram Bagian Timur
Village
Jakarta Baru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.03000, 130.25000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 km
34 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 171 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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