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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 20:19:26 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Maluku on Jul 31, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia) · 2026-07-31 20:19:26 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 20:19 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 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: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 20:19:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-2.84510, 130.15480
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

Tectonic context

Located on the Banda Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Birds Head ↔ Banda Sea · about 32 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Masohi133.9 kmW36'433
Ambon City230.0 kmW347'288
General Santos1156.0 kmNW722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 189 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 386 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 467 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours12
First 24 hours12
First 72 hours12
Strongest subsequent eventM4.4
M4.22026-07-31 20:29:13 UTC8.5 kmMaluku M3.62026-07-31 20:40:07 UTC7.1 kmMaluku M2.52026-07-31 20:46:03 UTC9.7 kmMaluku M3.22026-07-31 20:47:18 UTC4.8 kmMaluku M3.82026-07-31 20:54:13 UTC11.3 kmMaluku M4.42026-07-31 21:10:36 UTC9.2 kmMaluku M3.12026-07-31 21:16:04 UTC9.2 kmMaluku M2.72026-07-31 21:30:38 UTC8.8 kmMaluku M4.12026-07-31 21:32:48 UTC13.1 kmMaluku M3.32026-07-31 21:43:46 UTC8.8 kmMaluku M3.22026-07-31 21:56:33 UTC10.2 kmCERAM SEA, INDONESIA M3.72026-07-31 22:02:35 UTC10.9 kmCERAM SEA, INDONESIA

Comparison of seismic sources

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

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USGSM5.210.0 km0.0 km
GFZM5.410.0 km25.7 km
RESIFM5.110.0 km15.1 km
EMSCM5.432.0 km19.7 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#6
Earlier events M≥4108
Earlier events M≥523
Compared since2025-01-25

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.82025-03-17 17:32:18 UTC21.4 km142 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia M5.72025-06-04 03:43:07 UTC106.6 kmSeram, Indonesia M5.72025-02-18 23:39:10 UTC106.6 km148 km WSW of Fakfak, Indonesia M5.52025-07-23 08:25:30 UTC15.5 km148 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia M5.52025-07-23 08:25:30 UTC11.6 kmSERAM, INDONESIA

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