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M4.1 Depth: 170.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 13:33:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 13:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 170 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
170.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 13:33:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.48000, 127.51000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 170 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 170 km
Intermediate
170 km
170 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

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    Distance: 11 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
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