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M4.1 Depth: 88.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 20:03:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on January 8, 2026 at 20:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 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 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
88.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 20:03:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.28000, 133.85000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88 km
Intermediate
88 km
88 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

  • Manuk
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 481 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia

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