M4.9 Depth: 49.7 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Maluku Utara

UTC time: 2026-04-04 02:53:11 UTC Local time:

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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
49.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 02:53:11 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.12120, 126.11940
Temperature
28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.7 km
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

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