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M4.9 Depth: 112.1 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 18:00:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on January 14, 2026 at 18:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 45 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
112.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 18:00:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.90050, 127.40250
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112.1 km
Intermediate
112.1 km
112.1 km — deeper than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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

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  • Ibu
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Dukono
    Distance: 57 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'273 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Todoko-Ranu
    Distance: 74 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia

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