M3.4 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Hote, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 04:11:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 04:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Hote, Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 100 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

34.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-01 04:11:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Hote

County

Seram Bagian Timur

Village

Hote

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.11000, 130.32000

Temperature

30.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

34 km

34 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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

Banda Api

Distance: 164 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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