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M4.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 22:18:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 22:18:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
usgs
Coordinates
0.86380, 126.26400
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 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

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