M4.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Northern Molucca Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-18 10:23:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Northern Molucca Sea on April 18, 2026 at 10:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 10:23:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
0.37000, 125.92000
Temperature
28.5°C

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