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M4.4 Depth: 44.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 160 km SW of Tual, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-03-20 19:57:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 160 km SW of Tual, Indonesia on March 20, 2025 at 19:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
44.3 km
UTC time
2025-03-20 19:57:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.76040, 131.83880

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.3 km
Shallow
44.3 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

  • Serua
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 330 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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