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M3.7 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 04:43:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on February 22, 2026 at 04:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 04:43:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.83000, 133.80000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 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

  • Manuk
    Distance: 395 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 436 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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