M4.6 Depth: 43.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Tanimbar Islands Region, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-29 12:26:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 29, 2025 at 12:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Tanimbar Islands Region, Indonesia (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

43.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-29 12:26:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-6.36000, 131.18000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

43 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

Serua

Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 250 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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