M3.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-19 14:04:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SERAM, INDONESIA on March 19, 2026 at 14:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 14:04:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.95000, 129.81000
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 175 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 452 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia

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