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M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 22:19:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 8, 2026 at 22:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 91 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 22:19:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.50000, 126.56000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

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