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M4.3 Depth: 28.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-02-17 05:12:36 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-17 05:12:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-7.51880, 130.46930

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
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

  • Nila
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 339 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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