M3.9 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 01:38:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on August 9, 2026 at 01:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 01:38:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.57000, 128.52000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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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