M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Savu Sea (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 10:53:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 10:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Savu Sea (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-09 10:53:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-10.17000, 121.75000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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

Iya

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Kelimutu

Distance: 156 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'639 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Ebulobo

Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Inierie

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'245 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 181 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Egon

Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'661 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Indonesia

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