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M4.6 Depth: 21.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 18:54:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 18:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 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: 112 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 18:54:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.14000, 125.81000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Soputan
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Ambang
    Distance: 184 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Mare
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia

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