M4.1 Depth: 31.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 17:35:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 17:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

31.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-09 17:35:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.59000, 126.29000

Temperature

27.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31 km

31 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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

Gamalama

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Hiri

Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
Mare

Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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