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M4.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 163 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-01-27 22:41:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2025 at 22:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 163 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-27 22:41:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.33150, 121.82800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

  • Colo
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
  • Ambang
    Distance: 295 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
  • Soputan
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Lokon-Empung
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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