Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 173.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M4.1 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 16, 2026 at 11:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 173 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
173 km
173 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,252 Catalogue entries
Of 1,251 other entries for this area and period, 362 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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556
Country (24h)
Indonesia
33
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