M4.6
Depth:
10.0 km
M4.6 Earthquake near 188 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On August 14, 2025 at 19:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 188 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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