M3.1 Depth: 65.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Maluku Tengah, Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 17:50:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Tengah, Maluku (Indonesia) on January 17, 2026 at 17:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 65 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 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

65.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-17 17:50:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Maluku Tengah

County

Maluku Tengah

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.97000, 129.04000

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

65 km

65 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

Volcanoes nearby

Banda Api

Distance: 196 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia

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