M4.2 Depth: 347.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 272 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 16:24:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 272 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste (Indonesia) on May 10, 2025 at 16:24 UTC. At roughly 347 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

347.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-10 16:24:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-6.32400, 128.12200

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

347 km

347 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 km

Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Wurlali

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 279 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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