Minor Earthquake ● Closed

M4.0 Earthquake — Kepulauan Talaud, Indonesia

Event time: Last updated: Sep 30, 2026 Indonesia
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake in Kepulauan Talaud, Indonesia, reported by EMSC.

Measurements

MagnitudeM4.0
Depth79.0 km
Coordinates4.2200, 126.6500
RegionKepulauan Talaud, Indonesia

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Earthquake data courtesy of EMSC

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