M4.7 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 12:56:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 12:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 30 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: 110 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-13 12:56:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

gfz

Coordinates

1.13000, 126.62000

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30 km

30 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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