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M4.5 Depth: 168.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 17:40:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 17:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
168.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 17:40:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.47130, 127.26990
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 168.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 168.9 km
Intermediate
168.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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