M3.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 22:22:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on May 7, 2026 at 22:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-07 22:22:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.18000, 126.15000

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

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Hiri

Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Jailolo

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia

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