Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 55.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku · Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia · Maluku
M3.9 Earthquake near Maluku (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Maluku (Indonesia) on January 11, 2026 at 22:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 55 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: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
55 km
55 km — deeper than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,254 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
788
Country (24h)
Indonesia
50
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