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M4.6 Depth: 58.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 216 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-02-27 15:30:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2025 at 15:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 216 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
58.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-27 15:30:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
3.67960, 127.86690

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 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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