Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 42.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M4.4 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On October 19, 2026 at 17:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 42 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
42 km
42 km — close to the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,254 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
598
Country (24h)
Indonesia
36
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