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M4.8 Depth: 168.4 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 21 km NW of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 09:39:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 09:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 21 km NW of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 168 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
168.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 09:39:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-8.35310, 119.74950
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 168.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 168.4 km
Intermediate
168.4 km
168.4 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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