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M4.0 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Ternate, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 10:47:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 10:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Ternate, Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 10:47:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Ternate
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.32000, 126.39000
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 km
39 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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