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M4.8 Depth: 159.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 18:52:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 18:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 159 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
159.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 18:52:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-7.41000, 128.39000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 159 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 159 km
Intermediate
159 km
159 km — deeper than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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

  • Wurlali
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 361 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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