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M4.2 Depth: 100.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 20:27:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on May 5, 2026 at 20:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 20:27:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.98000, 128.15000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
100 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tarakan
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  • Dukono
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  • Tobaru
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'035 m ·Indonesia
  • Ibu
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
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