Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M4.9 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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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 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,295 Catalogue entries
Of 1,294 other entries for this area and period, 77 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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666
Country (24h)
Indonesia
48
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