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M3.6 Depth: 221.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 12:59:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 12:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 221 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
221.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 12:59:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.82000, 128.34000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 221 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 221 km
Intermediate
221 km
221 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

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