M5.0 Depth: 9.9 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 19:00:03 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near Maluku on Aug 24, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia) · 2026-08-24 19:00:03 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

9.9 km

UTC time

2026-08-24 19:00:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Maluku

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-6.69120, 127.50190

Temperature

25.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.9 km

9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)

Regional average: 43.9 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 Banda Sea ↔ Timor · about 46 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Lospalos211.0 kmS17'186

Dili297.1 kmSW150'000

Makassar908.9 kmW1'474'393

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Volcanoes nearby

Wurlali

Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 357 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM4.8

M4.72026-08-25 03:06:19 UTC10.6 kmMaluku M4.82026-08-26 01:48:11 UTC5.7 kmMaluku M4.42026-08-28 10:23:05 UTC12.4 kmMaluku M3.32026-08-31 14:02:20 UTC124.1 kmMaluku M4.42026-09-01 14:41:12 UTC12.8 kmMaluku

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.8 to M5.0.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

USGSM5.09.9 km0.0 km

EMSCM4.810.0 km11.5 km

GFZM4.810.0 km11.1 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#24

Earlier events M≥4202

Earlier events M≥528

Compared since2025-01-05

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.52026-08-24 14:10:17 UTC20.7 kmMaluku M5.92026-03-28 18:38:29 UTC92.7 kmBanda Sea M5.92026-03-28 18:38:28 UTC92.9 km141 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.72026-06-05 15:57:04 UTC121.8 kmBanda Sea M5.72025-04-01 10:15:55 UTC138.6 km205 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste

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Stats (last 24h)

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