M4.7
Depth:
65.9 km
M4.7 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on June 23, 2026 at 20:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
65.9 km
65.9 km — deeper 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Banda Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Banda Sea ↔ Timor · about 88 km away
Volcanoes nearby
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Manuk
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Serua
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Nila
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Banda Api
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Teon
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Wurlali
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
598
Country (24h)
Indonesia
65
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