M2.9 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Maluku Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 19:08:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Maluku Utara (Indonesia) on January 5, 2026 at 19:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-05 19:08:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Maluku Utara

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.69000, 125.55000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 126 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

664

Country (24h)