M3.5 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 13:21:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 27, 2026 at 13:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 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: 152 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-27 13:21:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.96000, 125.86000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30 km

30 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
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Mahawu

Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Soputan

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

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Ruang

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