M3.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 02:11:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 02:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Maluku Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 02:11:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.24000, 126.15000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 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

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Hiri

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Jailolo

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia

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