M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 17:17:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on August 12, 2026 at 17:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 17:17:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.93000, 127.23000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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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