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M4.9 Depth: 35.1 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 213 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-04-09 07:25:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 9, 2025 at 07:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 213 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
35.1 km
UTC time
2025-04-09 07:25:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
3.48370, 127.21970

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.1 km
Shallow
35.1 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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