M4.9
Depth:
51.0 km
M4.9 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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 51 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.5.
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Depth profile
Shallow
51 km
51 km — close to the regional average (44.4 km)
Regional average: 44.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Tectonic context
Located on the Banda Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Molucca Sea ↔ Banda Sea · about 7 km away
Volcanoes nearby
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Banda Api
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Manuk
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Wurlali
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Nila
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Serua
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Teon
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Stats (last 24h)
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609
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Indonesia
58
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