M3.0 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 02:16:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 22, 2026 at 02:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 31 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 139 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

31.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-22 02:16:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.27000, 126.15000

Temperature

28.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31 km

31 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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Mahawu

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