Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M4.9 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On August 25, 2026 at 11:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Molucca Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Molucca Sea ↔ Banda Sea · about 2 km away
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,254 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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