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M4.9 Depth: 32.1 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 78 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-02-12 06:53:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 78 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia on February 12, 2025 at 06:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
32.1 km
UTC time
2025-02-12 06:53:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.76060, 127.30440

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.1 km
Shallow
32.1 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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    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 60 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Dukono
    Distance: 64 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'273 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

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