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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

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

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22 km

22 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Hiri

Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Jailolo

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia

Historic earthquake map · Indonesia

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Indonesia

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

646

Country (24h)