M3.0 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN OBI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-19 23:30:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2026 at 23:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN OBI, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 11 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 23:30:56 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.12000, 128.76000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 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

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    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
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  • Mare
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
  • Kie Matubu
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Hiri
    Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia

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