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M4.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 185 km SW of Tual, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-04-16 13:40:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 16, 2025 at 13:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 185 km SW of Tual, Indonesia. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-16 13:40:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.61010, 131.39570

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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
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

  • Serua
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 286 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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