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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Seram, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-04 13:59:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2025 at 13:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Seram, Indonesia (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 13:59:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-3.51000, 128.82000
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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: 163 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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