Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
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M4.6 Earthquake near Nicobar Islands, India Region (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Nicobar Islands, India Region (Indonesia) on July 5, 2025 at 20:23 UTC. 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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.6 km)
Regional average: 43.6 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
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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 313 Catalogue entries
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