M4.9
Depth:
35.0 km
M4.9 Earthquake near 180 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On August 24, 2025 at 17:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 180 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Stats (last 24h)
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611
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50
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