Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 178.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M3.5 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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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: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
178 km
178 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
01 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,252 Catalogue entries
Of 1,251 other entries for this area and period, 834 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
566
Country (24h)
Indonesia
30
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