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M4.6 Depth: 233.1 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Pangeo, North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 12:13:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Pangeo, North Maluku (Indonesia) on June 23, 2026 at 12:13 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 233 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
233.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 12:13:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
Pangeo
County
Pulau Morotai
Village
Pangeo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.55360, 128.58040
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 233.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 233.1 km
Intermediate
233.1 km
233.1 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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 Sunda ↔ Birds Head · about 63 km away

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