Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 68.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M4.0 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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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: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
68 km
68 km — deeper 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
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, 421 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
548
Country (24h)
Indonesia
35
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