M3.5
Depth:
178.0 km
M3.5 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On January 22, 2026 at 17:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 178 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
178 km
178 km — deeper than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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
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Serua
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Manuk
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Nila
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Teon
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Banda Api
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Wurlali
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Stats (last 24h)
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639
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50
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