M4.9 Depth: 119.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 219 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-02-18 18:51:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 219 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia on February 18, 2025 at 18:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. 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
M4.9
Depth
119.6 km
UTC time
2025-02-18 18:51:53 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.03730, 130.81370

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119.6 km
Intermediate
119.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Manuk
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 198 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 265 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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