M4.9 Depth: 124.9 km

M4.9 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 05:28:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2026 at 05:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

124.9 km

UTC time

2026-06-22 05:28:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Maluku

City

North Maluku

Source

usgs

Coordinates

1.87340, 127.41460

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

124.9 km

124.9 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Birds Head Plate.

Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Birds Head · about 50 km away

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