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M4.9 Depth: 50.3 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 122 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-03-11 14:58:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 11, 2025 at 14:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 122 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia. With a focal depth of about 50 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
M4.9
Depth
50.3 km
UTC time
2025-03-11 14:58:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.63970, 126.68060

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50.3 km
Shallow
50.3 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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