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M5.0 Depth: 45.3 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 28 km NNE of Waingapu, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-02-23 19:21:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2025 at 19:21 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near 28 km NNE of Waingapu, Indonesia. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
45.3 km
UTC time
2025-02-23 19:21:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-9.40860, 120.33480

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.3 km
Shallow
45.3 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Waingapu28.7 kmS35'932
Labuan Bajo112.7 kmNW188'724
Makassar484.0 kmN1'474'393

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Sano, Wai
    Distance: 83 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
  • Ranakah
    Distance: 88 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
  • Inierie
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
  • Inielika
    Distance: 104 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
  • Ebulobo
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
  • Iya
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥411
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-02-10 15:15:06 UTC80.7 km49 km ESE of Tambolaka, Indonesia M4.72025-02-03 21:30:47 UTC137.6 km108 km S of Waingapu, Indonesia M4.62025-02-15 10:31:36 UTC141.8 km29 km NW of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia M4.52025-02-05 14:18:06 UTC86.4 km58 km SE of Tambolaka, Indonesia M4.52025-02-03 20:16:26 UTC119.4 km91 km S of Waingapu, Indonesia

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