M4.2 Depth: 63.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 23:03:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on March 21, 2026 at 23:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

63.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-21 23:03:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.67000, 130.64000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

63 km

63 km — deeper 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

Nila

Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 360 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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