M4.9 Depth: 138.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 159 km NNE of Bitung, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-02-25 15:59:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 159 km NNE of Bitung, Indonesia on February 25, 2025 at 15:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 139 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
138.6 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 15:59:39 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
2.79990, 125.61990

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 138.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 138.6 km
Intermediate
138.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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