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M4.6 Depth: 22.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 103 km N of Ambon, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-01-18 19:37:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2025 at 19:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 103 km N of Ambon, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
22.7 km
UTC time
2025-01-18 19:37:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-2.76250, 128.10230

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.7 km
Shallow
22.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
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  • Mare
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  • Kie Matubu
    Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia

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