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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTH OF SUMBAWA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2025-05-18 03:47:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF SUMBAWA, INDONESIA on May 18, 2025 at 03:47 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 03:47:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-11.28790, 118.30230
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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