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M4.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 125 km E of Bitung, Indonesia

UTC time: 2026-04-06 01:56:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 01:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 125 km E of Bitung, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 01:56:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.43320, 126.26040
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
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