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M3.2 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 21:16:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on April 16, 2026 at 21:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 115 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 21:16:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.36000, 128.46000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Wurlali
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 455 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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