Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 171.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
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M3.7 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On May 30, 2026 at 17:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 171 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
171 km
171 km — deeper than the regional average (43.8 km)
Regional average: 43.8 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,301 Catalogue entries
Of 1,300 other entries for this area and period, 714 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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545
Country (24h)
Indonesia
40
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