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M3.8 Depth: 186.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 14:15:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on September 3, 2026 at 14:15 UTC. At around 186 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: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
186.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 14:15:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.64000, 128.36000
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 186 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 186 km
Intermediate
186 km
186 km — deeper than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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

  • Tarakan
    Distance: 108 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia
  • Dukono
    Distance: 118 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'273 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Tobaru
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'035 m ·Indonesia
  • Ibu
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Todoko-Ranu
    Distance: 185 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia

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