Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Banten · Banten
Country overviewIndonesia · Banten
M2.9 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia)
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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 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
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Krakatau Activity reported
Banten
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 149 Catalogue entries
Of 148 other entries for this area and period, 66 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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