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M4.0 Depth: 47.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 203 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-01-23 05:12:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2025 at 05:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near 203 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia. With a focal depth of about 48 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
47.6 km
UTC time
2025-01-23 05:12:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
3.22960, 126.94580

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.6 km
Shallow
47.6 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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    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'035 m ·Indonesia
  • Dukono
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