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M4.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 00:10:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 00:10:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.26000, 133.68000
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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: 382 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 463 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia

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