Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M3.7 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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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 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,295 Catalogue entries
Of 1,294 other entries for this area and period, 712 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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48
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