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M4.5 Depth: 104.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 19:32:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 19:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 128 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
104.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 19:32:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.92540, 128.21840
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 104.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 104.2 km
Intermediate
104.2 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

  • Tarakan
    Distance: 45 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia
  • Dukono
    Distance: 45 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'273 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Tobaru
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'035 m ·Indonesia
  • Ibu
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Todoko-Ranu
    Distance: 114 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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