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M3.2 Depth: 64.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 15:26:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on January 16, 2026 at 15:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 64 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
64.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 15:26:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.44000, 126.66000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64 km
Shallow
64 km
64 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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