Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.1 earthquake 28 km W of Amahai, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 28 km W of Amahai, Indonesia at Jan 16, 2026, 23:50 UTC, at a depth of 66 km. The epicentre was 29 km (18 mi) W of Amahai.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.1 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 16, 2026, 23:50 UTC |
| Depth | 66.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.382, 128.666 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 65 km NE of Masohi, Indonesia | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 71 km NNW of Ambon, Indonesia | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.5 | 67 km NNW of Masohi, Indonesia | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 75 km NNW of Masohi, Indonesia | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 56 km N of Masohi, Indonesia | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 41 km ESE of Ambon, Indonesia | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 39 km | |
| 4.1 | 45 km SSW of Amahai, Indonesia | 38 km / 23 mi | depth 107 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km N of Masohi, Indonesia | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 4.3 | 45 km SSW of Amahai, Indonesia | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 147 km | |
| 4.0 | 31 km SE of Masohi, Indonesia | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.1 | 86 km S of Amahai, Indonesia | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 142 km | |
| 4.9 | 86 km N of Ambon, Indonesia | 81 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 32 km NE of Masohi, Indonesia | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.