M4.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 120 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 01:48:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 01:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 120 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 35 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 01:48:03 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-2.15510, 139.64320
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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