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M4.9 Depth: 64.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 03:43:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 03:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 64 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 ISC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 107 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
64.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 03:43:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
isc
Coordinates
1.21000, 126.29000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64 km
Shallow
64 km
64 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

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