M4.7 Depth: 19.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 02:14:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2026 at 02:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 19 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 EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 117 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

19.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-18 02:14:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.28000, 126.32000

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19 km

19 km — shallower than 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

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