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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: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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

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