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M3.1 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Pulau Morotai, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 20:11:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 20:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Pulau Morotai, Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than 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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