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M4.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Serani, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 07:48:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Serani, Maluku (Indonesia) on July 27, 2026 at 07:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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 M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 07:48:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Serani
County
Seram Bagian Barat
Village
Serani
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.01000, 127.86000
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 280 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 374 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Mare
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
  • Kie Matubu
    Distance: 411 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia

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