Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M3.9 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 12, 2026 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Maluku (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,252 Catalogue entries
Of 1,251 other entries for this area and period, 509 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
548
Country (24h)
Indonesia
35
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