M4.8 Depth: 223.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 01:57:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on July 19, 2026 at 01:57 UTC. At around 223 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

223.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-19 01:57:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

usgs

Coordinates

2.74770, 128.55380

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

223 km

223 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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 Sunda Plate.

Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 62 km away

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Stats (last 24h)

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