M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 08:30:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 08:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-09 08:30:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

isc

Coordinates

2.44000, 126.97000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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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