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M4.0 Depth: 146.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 10:14:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 10:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 146 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
146.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 10:14:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.29000, 129.45000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 146 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 146 km
Intermediate
146 km
146 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

  • Teon
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 311 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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