M4.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 05:06:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 05:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-01 05:06:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Maluku

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-4.23880, 131.04420

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)

Regional average: 43.9 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Banda Sea Plate.

Near the boundary Birds Head ↔ Banda Sea · about 128 km away

Volcanoes nearby

Banda Api

Distance: 133 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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