M4.9 Depth: 56.4 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 120 km E of Bitung, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-06-03 09:11:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 3, 2025 at 09:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 120 km E of Bitung, Indonesia (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 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. Indonesia: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

56.4 km

UTC time

2025-06-03 09:11:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

usgs

Coordinates

1.35380, 126.20670

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

56.4 km

56.4 km — close to the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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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