2019 Ambon earthquake
On 26 September 2019, a strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Seram Island in Maluku, Indonesia, near the provincial capital of Ambon. The earthquake struck at 07:46:44 Eastern Indonesia Time (23:46:44 on 25 September UTC) with a shallow depth of 18 km. The tremor could be felt throughout the island, with an intensity of very strong (VII) reportedly felt in the provincial capital of Ambon.
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| UTC time | 2019-09-25 23:46:44 |
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| ISC event | 616504279 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 2019-09-26 |
| Local time | 07:46:44 WIT |
| Magnitude | Mw 6.5 |
| Depth | 18.2 km (11 mi) |
| Epicenter | 3.450°S 128.347°E |
| Fault | Kawa Strike-slip fault |
| Type | Strike-slip fault |
| Areas affected | Maluku, Indonesia |
| Max. intensity | VII (Very strong) |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Aftershocks | ±1,105 (as of 6 October) |
| Casualties | 41 dead, 1,578 injured |
In the aftermath of the quake, severe damage was reported throughout the island. More than 6,000 structures were damaged or destroyed throughout Maluku. A total of 41 people were killed by the quake and another 1,578 people were injured. More than 150,000 people evacuated and set makeshift camps due to aftershocks and fear of building collapse. As of 6 October, more than a week after the earthquake, approximately 1,105 aftershocks had been recorded by local geological stations in Maluku.