M4.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 117 km W of Tual, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 09:06:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 09:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 117 km W of Tual, Indonesia (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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. Indonesia: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-11 09:06:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-5.54200, 131.69350

Temperature

27.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Manuk

Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 231 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 377 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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