A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 struck the Tanimbar Islands Region of Indonesia. The seismic event was recorded on January 28, 2026, at 17:22:24 UTC.
Preliminary analysis places the epicenter near the coordinates -6.85° S, 131.50° E, locating the tremor within a highly active seismic zone in eastern Indonesia. The event originated at an estimated focal depth of 85 kilometers beneath the surface.
The shift occurred as local weather conditions in the area were characterized by overcast clouds. Temperatures at the time of the event measured 28.7°C.
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