M4.5 Depth: 211.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Itji Sopi, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 19:59:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 19:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Itji Sopi, Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 211 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 153 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

211.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-28 19:59:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Itji Sopi

County

Pulau Morotai

Village

Itji Sopi

Source

gfz

Coordinates

2.60000, 128.47000

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

211 km

211 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

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