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M4.5 Depth: 40.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 244 km SW of Tual, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-02-04 17:42:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 4, 2025 at 17:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 244 km SW of Tual, Indonesia. With a focal depth of about 41 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
40.7 km
UTC time
2025-02-04 17:42:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-7.02260, 131.03640

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.7 km
Shallow
40.7 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

  • Serua
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 306 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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