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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near MAKASSAR STRAIT, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-17 23:59:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near MAKASSAR STRAIT, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on July 17, 2025 at 23:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 23:59:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Kalimantan Timur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.98070, 117.49580
Temperature
28.0°C

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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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

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  • Colo
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia

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