M4.4 Depth: 147.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near BANDA SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-20 08:35:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 08:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near BANDA SEA. At around 147 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
147.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 08:35:36 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.95000, 130.37000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 147 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 147 km
Intermediate
147 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

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    Distance: 168 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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