M4.4 Depth: 32.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 20:28:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 20:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

32.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-21 20:28:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.69000, 127.57000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

32 km

32 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tarakan

Distance: 100 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia
Dukono

Distance: 115 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'273 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Tobaru

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'035 m ·Indonesia
Ibu

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Gamkonora

Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Todoko-Ranu

Distance: 162 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia

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