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M3.5 Depth: 159.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 09:27:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on May 29, 2026 at 09:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 159 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
159.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 09:27:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.02000, 127.98000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 159 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 159 km
Intermediate
159 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

  • Wurlali
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Sirung
    Distance: 427 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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