M4.5 Depth: 92.1 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 21:26:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 21:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). At around 92 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

92.1 km

UTC time

2026-07-20 21:26:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Maluku

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-6.94960, 130.10290

Temperature

25.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

92.1 km

92.1 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Timor Plate.

Near the boundary Banda Sea ↔ Timor · about 36 km away

Volcanoes nearby

Nila

Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 271 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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