M4.6 Depth: 16.2 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 64 km ESE of Masohi, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-03-02 20:24:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 64 km ESE of Masohi, Indonesia on March 2, 2025 at 20:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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
M4.6
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2025-03-02 20:24:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-3.53720, 129.49440

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 118 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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