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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 243 km S of Kencong, Indonesia

UTC time: 2026-01-12 04:43:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 243 km S of Kencong, Indonesia on January 12, 2026 at 04:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 04:43:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-10.48670, 113.39630
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Semeru
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'657 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Raung
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'260 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
  • Lamongan
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'641 m ·Last eruption: 1898 ·Indonesia
  • Iyang-Argapura
    Distance: 280 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 3'088 m ·Indonesia
  • Ijen
    Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'769 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Indonesia
  • Tengger Caldera
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'329 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia

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