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M4.4 Depth: 59.5 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 231 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-02-04 18:30:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 231 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia on February 4, 2025 at 18:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 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
M4.4
Depth
59.5 km
UTC time
2025-02-04 18:30:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
3.43050, 126.79910

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.5 km
Shallow
59.5 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

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