M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near FLORES SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 16:18:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near FLORES SEA (Indonesia) on October 26, 2025 at 16:18 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 113 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-26 16:18:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-6.88060, 121.91390

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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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