M4.8 Depth: 48.3 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 182 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-30 08:35:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 182 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia) on October 30, 2025 at 08:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
48.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-30 08:35:52 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-2.20490, 139.04040
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.3 km
Shallow
48.3 km
48.3 km — close to 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

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