Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M4.8 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on September 15, 2026 at 14:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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 Timor Plate.
Near the boundary Timor ↔ Australia · about 71 km away
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,286 Catalogue entries
Of 1,285 other entries for this area and period, 98 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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534
Country (24h)
Indonesia
34
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