M3.0 Depth: 147.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Waringin, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 03:02:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 03:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Waringin, Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 147 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

147.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-28 03:02:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Waringin

County

Pulau Morotai

Village

Waringin

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.12000, 128.24000

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

147 km

147 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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