M4.4 Depth: 163.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 183 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 08:51:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 183 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste (Indonesia) on December 17, 2025 at 08:51 UTC. At around 163 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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. Indonesia: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

163.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-17 08:51:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-7.54970, 128.34740

Temperature

28.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

163 km

163 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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Nila

Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Manuk

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Banda Api

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