M4.7 Depth: 234.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 21:02:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 234 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

234.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-24 21:02:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

gfz

Coordinates

2.71000, 128.65000

Temperature

20.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

234 km

234 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.

Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 55 km away

Volcanoes nearby

Tarakan

Distance: 134 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia
Dukono

Distance: 141 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'273 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Tobaru

Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'035 m ·Indonesia
Ibu

Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Gamkonora

Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Todoko-Ranu

Distance: 211 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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