M4.8 Depth: 44.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Tanimbar Islands Region, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 17:28:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Tanimbar Islands Region, Indonesia (Indonesia) on December 22, 2025 at 17:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

44.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-22 17:28:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-6.17000, 131.16000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

44 km

44 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Manuk

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 231 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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