Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M4.3 Earthquake near NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On July 5, 2025 at 20:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near NICOBAR ISLANDS, INDIA REGION (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 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 EMSC. Indonesia: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.6 km)
Regional average: 43.6 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
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Sinabung Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 313 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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586
Country (24h)
Indonesia
28
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