M4.5
Depth:
40.3 km
M4.5 Earthquake near 178 km W of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On May 10, 2025 at 13:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 178 km W of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 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. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
40.3 km
40.3 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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637
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50
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