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M4.8 Depth: 59.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 92 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 05:30:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 92 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia (Indonesia) on December 24, 2025 at 05:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 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 77 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
59.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 05:30:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Bengkulu
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-4.61970, 102.45450
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.6 km
Shallow
59.6 km
59.6 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

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