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M3.7 Depth: 72.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 14:49:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on January 30, 2026 at 14:49 UTC. At around 72 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
72.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 14:49:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Maluku Utara
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.81000, 126.22000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72 km
Intermediate
72 km
72 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

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