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M3.4 Depth: 74.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 05:01:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 05:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
74.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 05:01:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.44000, 131.34000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74 km
Intermediate
74 km
74 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 202 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia

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