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M5.1 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-11-11 11:32:25 UTC Local time: —
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M5.1 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia) · 2026-11-11 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.1 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia) · 2026-11-11 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On November 11, 2026 at 11:32 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 38 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

ID
4975ab90a503e662cc2c96c1357121df84c5578b
Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-11-11 11:32:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-7.94450, 130.25130
Temperature
29.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Timor Plate.
Near the boundary Timor ↔ Australia · about 92 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Lospalos365.3 kmW17'186
Darwin489.8 kmS139'902

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Nila
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 383 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.7 to M5.1.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.114.7 km0.0 km
GFZM5.010.0 km16.7 km
USGSM5.114.7 km0.0 km
BMKGM4.792.0 km31.8 km

Maluku

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,254 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#17
Earlier events M≥4187
Earlier events M≥519
Compared since2025-01-06

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.92026-02-06 21:20:15 UTC41.8 kmPulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia M5.92026-02-06 21:20:14 UTC27.5 kmMaluku M5.62026-02-06 21:20:13 UTC44.2 kmMaluku M5.62026-11-10 01:53:25 UTC10.0 kmMaluku M5.52026-11-02 00:53:11 UTC114.9 kmMaluku

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