M4.5 Depth: 59.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 177 km NE of Agats, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-03-20 17:14:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2025 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 177 km NE of Agats, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
59.2 km
UTC time
2025-03-20 17:14:17 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-4.32640, 139.17970

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.2 km
Shallow
59.2 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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