M4.9 Depth: 121.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Banda Sea

UTC time: 2026-01-25 06:22:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Banda Sea on January 25, 2026 at 06:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
121.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 06:22:34 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usp
Coordinates
-6.32197, 130.18562

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 121 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 121 km
Intermediate
121 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

  • Serua
    Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 203 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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