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M4.8 Depth: 514.4 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 185 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 22:31:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 20, 2025 at 22:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 185 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste (Indonesia). At roughly 514 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
514.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 22:31:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.85160, 125.77850
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 514.4 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 514.4 km
Deep
514.4 km
514.4 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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