M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 19:37:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on February 23, 2026 at 19:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 141 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-23 19:37:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.80000, 129.31000

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Volcanoes nearby

Banda Api

Distance: 102 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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