On April 1, 2026 at 22:48 UTC, a magnitude M7.5 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are major events and can cause severe damage over a wide area.
The event was recorded by NNSN. Indonesia: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Events recorded after this earthquake within 500 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M7.4 to M7.5.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 500 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
