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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near North of Halmahera, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-04-30 23:56:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near North of Halmahera, Indonesia on April 30, 2025 at 23:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-30 23:56:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
4.43000, 128.36000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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