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M3.8 Depth: 96.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 13:00:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on July 31, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. At around 96 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
96.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 13:00:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.93000, 127.33000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 96 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 96 km
Intermediate
96 km
96 km — deeper than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 66 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'273 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
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