Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolted Southeast Maluku Regency on Sunday morning (1/2/2026) at approximately 6.21 am local time. 

According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the seismic event was centered in the sea at coordinates 6.54° S and 130.76° E, roughly 170 kilometers northwest of Southeast Maluku.

The tremor occurred at a significant depth of 118 kilometers, which typically reduces the intensity of surface shaking and the risk of coastal waves. BMKG officials confirmed shortly after the event that there is no potential for a tsunami, as reported by antaranews.com

As of Sunday morning, local authorities and disaster management agencies have not received any immediate reports of casualties or structural damage. 

Residents in the affected region are advised to remain calm but vigilant against potential aftershocks. The BMKG reiterated that initial data is subject to change as more seismic stations contribute to the final analysis.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)