M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 19:54:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on May 29, 2026 at 19:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-29 19:54:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

gfz

Coordinates

1.57000, 128.76000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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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Stats (last 24h)

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