Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 44 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 44 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia at Jan 14, 2026, 14:13 UTC, at a depth of 157 km. The epicentre was 38 km (23 mi) NNE of Tarutung.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 14, 2026, 14:13 UTC |
| Depth | 156.6 km |
| Coordinates | 2.313, 99.126 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 42 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 127 km | |
| 4.1 | 28 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.0 | 29 km WSW of Ambarita, Indonesia | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 6.9 | 9 km WNW of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 175 km | |
| 4.1 | 11 km SE of Parapat, Indonesia | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 159 km | |
| 4.4 | 33 km E of Sibolga, Indonesia | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 38 km SSW of Bandar, Indonesia | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 157 km | |
| 4.6 | 25 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 125 km | |
| 4.6 | 33 km E of Parapat, Indonesia | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 180 km | |
| 4.1 | 15 km NE of Parapat, Indonesia | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 171 km | |
| 4.4 | 32 km SSE of Sibolga, Indonesia | 97 km / 61 mi | depth 108 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.