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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 18:19:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on May 17, 2026 at 18:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 136 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 18:19:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.37000, 125.61000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Ambang
    Distance: 182 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
  • Soputan
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
  • Lokon-Empung
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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