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M4.4 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 23:47:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on January 5, 2026 at 23:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 23:47:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.66000, 129.56000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 210 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Mare
    Distance: 432 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia

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