Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M4.5 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On June 21, 2026 at 21:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Banda Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Birds Head ↔ Banda Sea · about 52 km away
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,270 Catalogue entries
Of 1,269 other entries for this area and period, 175 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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