M4.3 Depth: 101.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near KEP. TANIMBAR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 14:40:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near KEP. TANIMBAR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on August 27, 2025 at 14:40 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 101 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

101.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-27 14:40:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-6.81000, 131.42000

Temperature

25.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

101 km

101 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Serua

Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 306 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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