M4.1 Depth: 29.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 16:58:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 8, 2026 at 16:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

29.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-08 16:58:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.31000, 126.32000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

29 km

29 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

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