M4.5 Depth: 47.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 125 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-01-10 11:11:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2025 at 11:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 125 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
47.4 km
UTC time
2025-01-10 11:11:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
0.94090, 126.13830

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.4 km
Shallow
47.4 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: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
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