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M3.3 Depth: 123.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 01:50:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on August 18, 2026 at 01:50 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 123 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 412 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
123.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 01:50:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.71000, 127.22000
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123 km
Intermediate
123 km
123 km — deeper than the regional average (46.6 km)
Regional average: 46.6 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

  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
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  • Ibu
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    Distance: 59 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Tarakan
    Distance: 69 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia
  • Dukono
    Distance: 73 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'273 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

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