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M4.6 Depth: 117.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Maluku

UTC time: 2026-05-24 06:01:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 06:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Maluku. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
117.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 06:01:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-6.62000, 129.93000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 117 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 117 km
Intermediate
117 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: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 233 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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