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M4.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 131 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia

UTC time: 2026-04-06 05:32:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 05:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 131 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 05:32:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.50730, 126.43870
Temperature
29.0°C

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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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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