Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 49.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara · Maluku Utara
· Maluku Utara
M4.9 Earthquake near Maluku Utara
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara on April 4, 2026 at 02:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 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.
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Details
ID
ed343e88825b158284f820019cde554fc67a47c2
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
49.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 02:53:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.12120,
126.11940
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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