M4.7 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 18:54:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 18:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 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 100 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

50.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-13 18:54:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

gfz

Coordinates

0.01000, 125.79000

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

50 km

50 km — close to the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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

Soputan

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 173 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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