M4.4 Depth: 136.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 23:04:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on July 6, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 136 km. 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

136.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-06 23:04:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Maluku

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-7.39060, 128.43670

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

136 km

136 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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 66 km away

Volcanoes nearby

Wurlali

Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 357 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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