M4.6 Depth: 43.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 150 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 09:04:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 09:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 150 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

43.5 km

UTC time

2025-07-20 09:04:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

usgs

Coordinates

2.20470, 126.74290

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

43.5 km

43.5 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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Gamkonora

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Tarakan

Distance: 127 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia
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Dukono

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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