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M3.9 Depth: 208.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 05:47:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 05:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 208 km. 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 145 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
208.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 05:47:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.23000, 130.04000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 208 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 208 km
Intermediate
208 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Serua
    Distance: 9 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 191 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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