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M4.0 Depth: 22.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 19:49:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on May 23, 2026 at 19:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 19:49:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.02000, 126.17000

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