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M4.9 Depth: 72.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 44 km ESE of Tambolaka, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 19:54:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 44 km ESE of Tambolaka, Indonesia (Indonesia) on September 23, 2025 at 19:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
72.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 19:54:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-9.63000, 119.58470
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72 km
Intermediate
72 km
72 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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