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M4.4 Depth: 25.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 14:43:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 14:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 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 EMSC. Indonesia: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 14:43:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.26000, 126.37000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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