Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 28.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia
M4.3 Earthquake near Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia on February 17, 2025 at 05:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 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
ID
1167347061e5902ced037f2623fd50e7b0bd9360
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-17 05:12:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-7.51880,
130.46930
Depth profile
Shallow
28 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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