M4.4 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 68 km SSW of Poso, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 18:44:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 68 km SSW of Poso, Indonesia (Indonesia) on July 24, 2025 at 18:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 18:44:21 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-1.99890, 120.63150
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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  • Colo
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

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