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M4.8 Depth: 87.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near North of Halmahera, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-04-30 23:38:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near North of Halmahera, Indonesia on April 30, 2025 at 23:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
87.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-30 23:38:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
4.20000, 128.19000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 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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  • Awu
    Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia

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