M3.3 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 21:58:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

23.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-22 21:58:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.36000, 125.84000

Temperature

26.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23 km

23 km — shallower than the regional average (44.6 km)

Regional average: 44.6 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

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Ruang

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia

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