Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 135.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M4.3 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on September 16, 2026 at 22:07 UTC. At around 135 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
135 km
135 km — deeper than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
17 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,287 Catalogue entries
Of 1,286 other entries for this area and period, 252 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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547
Country (24h)
Indonesia
47
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