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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Laba Jaya, Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 18:25:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 25, 2026 at 18:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Laba Jaya, Sulawesi Tenggara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 18:25:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sulawesi Tenggara
City
Laba Jaya
County
Buton Utara
Village
Laba Jaya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.52000, 122.96000
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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