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M4.2 Depth: 152.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near BANDA SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-04 22:58:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near BANDA SEA on May 4, 2026 at 22:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 152 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
152.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 22:58:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.38000, 129.86000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 152 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 152 km
Intermediate
152 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

  • Serua
    Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 207 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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