M4.1 Depth: 138.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Pelepat, Jambi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 23:27:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Pelepat, Jambi (Indonesia) on January 12, 2026 at 23:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 138 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

138.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 23:27:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Jambi

City

Pelepat

County

Pelepat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.85000, 101.71000

Temperature

30.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

138 km

138 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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

Kerinci

Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Talang

Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Kaba

Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Marapi

Distance: 214 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia

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