M4.2 Depth: 87.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Cio Dalam, Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 01:57:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 01:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Cio Dalam, Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
87.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 01:57:06 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Village
Cio Dalam
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.40000, 128.27000
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 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

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