M3.3 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 19:23:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on May 9, 2026 at 19:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

29.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-09 19:23:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.36000, 126.41000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

29 km

29 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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

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