Region · Indonesia
Earthquakes in Maluku
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Maluku, and 1 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 296 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia, on 2026-10-01.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Maluku
- Last 24 hours1
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days5
- Last year171
- Last 5 years1,047
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
399 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Maluku in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 37.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Maluku
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 267 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia | depth 127 km | |
| 4.2 | 197 km W of Tual, Indonesia | depth 82 km | |
| 4.1 | 278 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia | depth 111 km | |
| 4.4 | 152 km NE of Tual, Indonesia | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 296 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia | depth 115 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Maluku, answered
Was there an earthquake in Maluku today?
Yes. USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Maluku in the last 24 hours. The table above lists the latest with times and depths.
How many earthquakes does Maluku have each year?
Over the last five years there were 1,047 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Maluku, an average of 209 a year. 171 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Maluku in five years?
A magnitude 6.7 on Jul 14, 2025, 05:49 UTC, 180 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia. See this earthquake
Each earthquake is counted for the region of the nearest listed city within 300 km. Counts describe past activity and are not a forecast. Source: USGS.