M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 16:43:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near SERAM, INDONESIA on April 5, 2026 at 16:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 16:43:58 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.17000, 129.45000
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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: 158 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 396 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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