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M4.0 Earthquake 144 km N of Tobelo, IndonesiaJuly 26, 2025

2025-07-26 19:27:26 UTC (2025-07-26) · approx. 4:27 AM UTC+9 local

MagnitudeM4.0(mb)
Time19:27 UTC4:27 AM UTC+9
Depth73.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates3.034°, 128.068°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 26, 2025 at 19:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 144 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia, at a depth of 73.7 km and coordinates 3.0339°, 128.0680°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 3.03°, 128.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.0 mb
Depth
73.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
3.0339°N
128.0680°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000qz3l
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
246
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
84.0°
Min Station Distance
2.354°
RMS Residual
0.69 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-11 20:57:46 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia?

The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 144 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia on July 26, 2025 at 19:27 UTC had a depth of 73.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qz3l). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 26, 2025). M4.0 Earthquake 144 km N of Tobelo, IndonesiaJuly 26, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qz3l/