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M4.2 Depth: 73.5 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 138 km ENE of Bitung, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-02-28 11:30:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2025 at 11:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 138 km ENE of Bitung, Indonesia. At around 74 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
73.5 km
UTC time
2025-02-28 11:30:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
1.70120, 126.34290

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.5 km
Intermediate
73.5 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ruang
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
  • Todoko-Ranu
    Distance: 134 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Jailolo
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
  • Hiri
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia

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