Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 268.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M4.2 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on September 12, 2026 at 13:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 268 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.6.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
268 km
268 km — deeper than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,288 Catalogue entries
Of 1,287 other entries for this area and period, 303 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
708
Country (24h)
Indonesia
37
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