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M3.8 Depth: 228.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 17:51:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on February 6, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 228 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
228.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 17:51:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.18000, 130.20000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 228 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 228 km
Intermediate
228 km
228 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

  • Serua
    Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 188 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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