M4.0 Depth: 51.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 05:03:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on April 20, 2026 at 05:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 133 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

51.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-20 05:03:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-6.24000, 132.74000

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

51 km

51 km — close to the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

Manuk

Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 370 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 406 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 460 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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