Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M3.3 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On August 2, 2026 at 07:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 46 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,275 Catalogue entries
Of 1,274 other entries for this area and period, 1,001 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
455
Country (24h)
Indonesia
46
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