Earthquake KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA (5.9 mw) (2025-05-15 00:50:51 UTC)

1747270251

-7.1693, 126.1249

479.10 KM

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck on KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA, at 2025-05-15 00:50:51 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA (5.9 mw) (2025-05-15 00:50:51 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

5.9

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250515_0000009

Nearest Places

Tanjung Tutunlihuwai / 56.48 km
Lioppa / 58.38 km
Tutun Lilogeng / 59.04 km
Salpae Tutun / 59.19 km
Meta Sororofsurai / 59.31 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.1

3 km SW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1747290440
Depth: 0.38 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.2

SWITZERLAND
Time: 1747290161
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

8 km ESE of Loomis, Washington
Time: 1747290147
Depth: -0.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.1

WASHINGTON
Time: 1747290147
Depth: -0.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

ICELAND REGION
Time: 1747289840
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

6.0

Banda Sea
Time: 1747270252
Depth: 483.03 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.9

148 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste
Time: 1747270251
Depth: 479.10 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.5

KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA
Time: 1743166569
Depth: 503.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.3

Banda Sea
Time: 1743166569
Depth: 503.25 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.1

Banda Sea
Time: 1742702143
Depth: 498.65 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)