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M4.8 Depth: 141.1 km

M4.8 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 08:36:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 08:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 141 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
141.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 08:36:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.81130, 127.43960
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 141.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 141.1 km
Intermediate
141.1 km
141.1 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Birds Head Plate.
Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Birds Head · about 57 km away

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