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M4.4 Depth: 100.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near North Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 14:15:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near North Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
100.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 14:15:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Maluku
City
North Maluku
Source
usgs
Coordinates
2.78830, 128.63960
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100.3 km
Intermediate
100.3 km
100.3 km — deeper than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 217 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia

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