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M4.2 Depth: 232.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near BANDA SEA

UTC time: 2026-03-07 02:37:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near BANDA SEA on March 7, 2026 at 02:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 232 km. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
232.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 02:37:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.50000, 129.28000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 232 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 232 km
Intermediate
232 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nila
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 230 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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