M4.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-02 19:31:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 2, 2026 at 19:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 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 clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 108 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-02 19:31:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.20290, 126.25030

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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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