A moderate seismic event measuring 5.0 magnitude was registered beneath the seabed of the Banda Sea. The earthquake occurred late in the UTC day on January 31, 2026, at 21:21:47 UTC, according to international monitoring networks.
The Banda Sea region is situated within a complex tectonic boundary, making it an area of high seismic activity. This particular event is characteristic of the ongoing geological stresses within this deep marine environment.
Meteorological conditions recorded near the epicenter location at the time of the tremor indicated warm, humid conditions. Temperatures were measured at 28.1°C, with the sky exhibiting broken clouds typical of the tropical marine climate.
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