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M3.2 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 01:31:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 22, 2026 at 01:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 26 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 138 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 01:31:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.93000, 126.37000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

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