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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 09:48:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on February 14, 2026 at 09:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 09:48:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-5.08000, 134.22000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

  • Manuk
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 485 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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