M3.1 Depth: 84.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 06:24:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 06:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). At around 84 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: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

84.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-17 06:24:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.81000, 125.86000

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

84 km

84 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 160 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

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