M4.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 11:26:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 11:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-22 11:26:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.17000, 126.42000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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

Hiri

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Gamalama

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Jailolo

Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
Todoko-Ranu

Distance: 115 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Gamkonora

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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