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M4.6 Depth: 51.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 204 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-04-06 04:19:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2025 at 04:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 204 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
51.5 km
UTC time
2025-04-06 04:19:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
3.40130, 127.23600

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.5 km
Shallow
51.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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