M3.1 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Banten (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 14:51:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Banten (Indonesia) on January 12, 2026 at 14:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

23.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 14:51:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Banten

City

Banten

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-6.73000, 105.19000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23 km

23 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

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Perbakti-Gagak

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Salak

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