Earthquake of Magnitude 5.1 in Wotai , Indonesia

Full details of the magnitude 5.1 earthquake that occurred in Wotai, Indonesia. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

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Date (Local Time)	Loading...
Date (UTC)	Jan 21, 2026 05:49 UTC
Magnitude	5.1
Depth	134 km (83.39 miles)
Location	BANDA SEA
Country	Indonesia
Region	Maluku
City	Wotai
Coordinates	lat -6.9724, lon 129.6467
Source	emsc

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