M4.0 Depth: 68.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 11:25:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 11:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

68.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 11:25:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.81000, 128.25000

Temperature

28.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

68 km

68 km — deeper 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

Wurlali

Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 408 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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