Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 404.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia
M4.2 Earthquake near 272 km S of Ambon, Indonesia (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 272 km S of Ambon, Indonesia (Indonesia) on November 28, 2025 at 05:11 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 405 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
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Depth profile
Deep
404.6 km
404.6 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,254 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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