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M3.8 Depth: 110.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 16:16:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on January 27, 2026 at 16:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 110 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
110.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 16:16:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.75000, 128.43000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110 km
Intermediate
110 km
110 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

  • Wurlali
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 393 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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