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M4.9 Depth: 44.9 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 137 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia

UTC time: 2026-04-13 06:59:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 06:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 137 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
44.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 06:59:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.49880, 126.36830
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.9 km
Shallow
44.9 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

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