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M4.9 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-28 04:39:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on July 28, 2025 at 04:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 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 EMSC. Indonesia: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 04:39:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.22540, 130.70050
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 171 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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