M3.1 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 02:15:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on July 27, 2026 at 02:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

22.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-27 02:15:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.00000, 125.99000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22 km

22 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Hiri

Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia

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