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M4.6 Depth: 158.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 10:57:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on February 17, 2026 at 10:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 158 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
158.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 10:57:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
isc
Coordinates
-7.47500, 128.23600
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 158 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 158 km
Intermediate
158 km
158 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Wurlali
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 375 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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