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M5.7 Depth: 35.0 km

M5.7 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 20:16:37 UTC Local time: —
M5.7 earthquake near North Maluku on Aug 4, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.7 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia) · 2026-08-04 20:16:37 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.7 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on August 4, 2026 at 20:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M5.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 20:16:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.50660, 126.48560
Temperature
26.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 3'620
2 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.7

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the Birds Head Plate.
Near the boundary Molucca Sea ↔ Sunda · about 14 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Ternate125.8 kmSE210'836
General Santos524.7 kmN722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Todoko-Ranu
    Distance: 112 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Hiri
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
  • Jailolo
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Ibu
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

Comparison of seismic sources

5 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.7.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
GFZM5.510.0 km17.8 km
USGSM5.735.0 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.545.0 km18.8 km
INGVM5.554.3 km15.5 km
RESIFM5.1132.6 km32.6 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#53
Earlier events M≥4544
Earlier events M≥5171
Compared since2025-01-02

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.82026-04-01 22:48:15 UTC46.9 kmMaluku Utara M7.52026-04-01 22:48:14 UTC65.9 kmMaluku Utara M7.42026-04-01 22:48:14 UTC61.6 kmMOLUCCA SEA M7.42026-04-01 22:48:13 UTC54.4 kmNorthern Molucca Sea M7.32026-04-01 22:48:15 UTC59.7 kmIndonesia [Sea]

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