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M4.3 Depth: 42.5 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 150 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-02-03 03:36:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 150 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia on February 3, 2025 at 03:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
42.5 km
UTC time
2025-02-03 03:36:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.11480, 131.48410

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.5 km
Shallow
42.5 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: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 251 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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