M4.8 Depth: 137.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Banda Sea

UTC time: 2025-03-19 01:46:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Banda Sea on March 19, 2025 at 01:46 UTC. At around 137 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

137.0 km

UTC time

2025-03-19 01:46:31 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-6.78090, 129.72300

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

137 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Nila

Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 252 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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Global (24h)

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