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M4.4 Depth: 4.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-17 17:58:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near SERAM, INDONESIA on May 17, 2026 at 17:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 17:58:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.83000, 128.45000
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 176 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 367 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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