Back to map
M4.8 Depth: 143.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 14:11:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 14:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). At around 143 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
143.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 14:11:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.57880, 127.36720
Temperature
24.9°C

Map

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.

Share