M3.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 10:27:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on August 16, 2026 at 10:27 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: 527 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-16 10:27:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.70000, 128.04000

Temperature

27.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower than the regional average (47.8 km)

Regional average: 47.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

Banda Api

Distance: 288 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
Mare

Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 381 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia

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