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M5.6 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 20:39:21 UTC Local time: —
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M5.6 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) · 2026-05-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.6 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) · 2026-05-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 20:39 UTC, a magnitude M5.6 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 45 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

ID
924088631a0a769649cee2efe03add66382d1987
Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
31.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 20:39:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.11150, 126.09110

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.1 km
Shallow
31.1 km
31.1 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Bitung113.1 kmW225'134
General Santos565.4 kmN722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
  • Hiri
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Lokon-Empung
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours4
First 72 hours27
Strongest subsequent eventM5.4
M5.42026-05-25 20:39:23 UTC15.5 kmNorth Maluku M3.12026-05-25 23:53:19 UTC48.6 kmMaluku Utara M2.82026-05-26 05:25:52 UTC41.1 kmMaluku Utara M3.12026-05-26 05:43:38 UTC14.3 kmMaluku Utara M3.22026-05-27 03:17:33 UTC48.2 kmMOLUCCA SEA M2.92026-05-27 03:20:32 UTC40.8 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.52026-05-27 03:22:58 UTC44.2 kmMOLUCCA SEA M5.12026-05-27 06:24:16 UTC77.8 km131 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia M5.02026-05-27 06:24:18 UTC79.0 kmNorthern Molucca Sea M5.12026-05-27 06:24:20 UTC76.3 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.12026-05-27 07:20:56 UTC45.1 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.02026-05-27 08:10:11 UTC10.3 kmMaluku Utara

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.6 to M6.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM6.031.1 km0.1 km
USGSM5.631.1 km0.0 km

Maluku Utara

Context for this earthquake

28 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 788 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#44
Earlier events M≥4482
Earlier events M≥5152
Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.82026-04-01 22:48:15 UTC38.4 kmMaluku Utara M7.52026-04-01 22:48:14 UTC22.9 kmMaluku Utara M7.42026-04-01 22:48:14 UTC22.2 kmMOLUCCA SEA M7.42026-04-01 22:48:13 UTC26.9 kmNorthern Molucca Sea M7.32026-04-01 22:48:15 UTC25.0 kmIndonesia [Sea]

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