M3.6 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-07-16 03:40:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA on July 16, 2026 at 03:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 03:40:59 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.99000, 129.31000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

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