M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 58 km NNE of Pototano, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-03-13 08:51:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 58 km NNE of Pototano, Indonesia on March 13, 2025 at 08:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-03-13 08:51:07 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-7.92510, 117.67980

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tambora

Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'850 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Indonesia
Rinjani

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'726 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Indonesia
Sangeang Api

Distance: 156 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
Agung

Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'997 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
Batur

Distance: 256 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'711 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 271 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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