Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1354478 |
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Event time | 2025-04-25 15:59:44 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-04-25 06:59:44 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-04-25 16:14:20 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 4.5 |
Depth | 502.079 km |
Class | Light |
Hypocenter | Great depth |
Mercalli scale | 4 |
Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
Data status | reviewed |
Data provider | USGS |
Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
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Country | East Timor |
Administration area | Distrito Liquiçá |
Nearest settlement | Maubara |
Distance | 169 km |
Course | NNW |
Surface type | underwater quake |
Tsunami region | South Pacific |
Water surface name | Banda Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.