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M4.6 earthquake 68 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 68 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia at May 6, 2025, 14:20 UTC, at a depth of 18 km. The epicentre was 69 km (43 mi) SSE of Biak.

Details

Magnitude4.6 mb
TimeMay 6, 2025, 14:20 UTC
Depth17.7 km
Coordinates-1.735, 136.357
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.972 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia7 km / 5 midepth 26 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.