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M4.6 Depth: 89.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 04:17:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near North Maluku (Indonesia) on July 3, 2026 at 04:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
89.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 04:17:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.65110, 127.30760
Temperature
28.4°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 (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2

Tectonic context

Located on the Birds Head Plate.
Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Birds Head · about 75 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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