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M4.1 Depth: 168.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 05:49:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 05:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 168 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 165 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
168.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 05:49:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.24000, 129.09000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 168 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 168 km
Intermediate
168 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Teon
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 315 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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