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M3.1 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 02:30:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Banten (Indonesia) on January 21, 2026 at 02:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 02:30:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Banten
City
Banten
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.97000, 105.34000
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower 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

  • Krakatau
    Distance: 97 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 285 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
  • Pulosari
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'324 m ·Indonesia
  • Karang
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'768 m ·Indonesia
  • Perbakti-Gagak
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'726 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Indonesia
  • Salak
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'218 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Indonesia
  • Gede-Pangrango
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'026 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Indonesia

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