M4.6 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Tanimbar Islands region (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 17:29:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 17:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Tanimbar Islands region (Indonesia). At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

70.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-22 17:29:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

isc

Coordinates

-6.14900, 131.22400

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

70 km

70 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Manuk

Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 234 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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