M5.1 Earthquake 256 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia — November 13, 2025
2025-11-13 03:31:02 UTC (2025-11-13) · approx. 12:31 PM UTC+9 local
On November 13, 2025 at 03:31 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 256 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia, at a depth of 122.9 km and coordinates 4.0476°, 127.8816°. This earthquake was detected by 101 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Indonesia, a region characterized by the convergence of the Indo-Australian, Eurasian, and Philippine Sea plates, forming the Sunda-Banda arc system. The nearest mapped fault system is the Sunda megathrust. View all earthquakes in Indonesia.
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127.8816°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 256 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia on November 13, 2025 at 03:31 UTC had a depth of 122.9 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 4.0476°, 127.8816°, which is 256 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia. View all earthquakes in Indonesia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Has Indonesia had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Indonesia was the M9.1 Indian Ocean earthquake of December 26, 2004. Today's magnitude 5.1 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rn27). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 13, 2025). M5.1 Earthquake 256 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia — November 13, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rn27/