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M4.0 Depth: 237.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 04:52:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on August 11, 2026 at 04:52 UTC. At around 237 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
237.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 04:52:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.52000, 130.18000
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 237 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 237 km
Intermediate
237 km
237 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

  • Serua
    Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 225 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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