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M2.9 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 21:35:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Banten (Indonesia) on January 17, 2026 at 21:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 21:35:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Banten
City
Banten
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.40000, 104.95000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Krakatau
    Distance: 62 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 285 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'324 m ·Indonesia
  • Karang
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'768 m ·Indonesia
  • Suoh
    Distance: 148 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'000 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
  • Perbakti-Gagak
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'726 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Indonesia
  • Salak
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'218 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Indonesia

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