M4.9 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Seram, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 23:35:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Seram, Indonesia (Indonesia) on October 19, 2025 at 23:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-19 23:35:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-3.05000, 129.40000

Temperature

30.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30 km

30 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

Banda Api

Distance: 172 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 436 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia

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