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M4.5 Depth: 83.5 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 103 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 01:38:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 20, 2025 at 01:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 103 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
83.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 01:38:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.73190, 127.07880
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83.5 km
Intermediate
83.5 km
83.5 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
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