Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 328.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M4.2 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 6, 2026 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). At roughly 328 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. 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. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
Depth profile
Deep
328 km
328 km — deeper than the regional average (43.8 km)
Regional average: 43.8 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,304 Catalogue entries
Of 1,303 other entries for this area and period, 309 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
509
Country (24h)
Indonesia
42
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