Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Banten · Banten
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M3.1 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia)
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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: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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 Activity reported
Banten
Context for this earthquake
01 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 66 Catalogue entries
Of 65 other entries for this area and period, 49 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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568
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30
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