M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near KEP. TANIMBAR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 00:14:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near KEP. TANIMBAR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on November 15, 2025 at 00:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 EMSC. Indonesia: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-15 00:14:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-6.50980, 132.40560

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Manuk

Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 265 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 356 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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