Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kalimantan Timur
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M4.6 Earthquake near MAKASSAR STRAIT, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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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 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.
Details
ID
e4115864d1ec63e084ba6e29682fe66b9843efa1
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 23:59:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.98070,
117.49580
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9,294 Catalogue entries
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