M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 63 km NE of Pototano, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-03-20 22:09:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 63 km NE of Pototano, Indonesia on March 20, 2025 at 22:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-03-20 22:09:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-8.04220, 117.91800

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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

Tambora

Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'850 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Indonesia
Sangeang Api

Distance: 128 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'912 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
Rinjani

Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'726 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Indonesia
Sano, Wai

Distance: 242 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'319 m ·Indonesia
Agung

Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'997 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Indonesia
Batur

Distance: 281 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'711 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

734

Country (24h)

—

Current earthquakes in

Magnitude Place Local time

No recent events available.