M4.2 Depth: 89.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 22:47:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 22:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
89.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 22:47:18 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.83000, 134.18000
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89 km
Intermediate
89 km
89 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

  • Manuk
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 463 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 498 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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