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M4.0 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 05:21:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on April 12, 2026 at 05:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 111 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 05:21:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.20000, 126.47000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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