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M3.4 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 15:48:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2026 at 15:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 32 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 15:48:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.18000, 126.15000
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 km
32 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
  • 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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