Back to map
M4.2 Depth: 139.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-03-29 15:57:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2025 at 15:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
139.9 km
UTC time
2025-03-29 15:57:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-7.07410, 130.18550

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 139.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 139.9 km
Intermediate
139.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nila
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 286 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
724
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share