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M4.3 Depth: 17.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 15:22:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2026 at 15:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 15:22:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.32000, 129.11000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

  • Teon
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 322 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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