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M4.1 Depth: 171.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-14 19:17:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on March 14, 2026 at 19:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 171 km. 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: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
171.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 19:17:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.14000, 129.82000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 171 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 171 km
Intermediate
171 km
171 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

  • Nila
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 291 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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