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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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