M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 16:38:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 16:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-05 16:38:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.81000, 126.06000

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Hiri

Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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