M6.4, Eastern Banda Sea, Indonesia

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Start date Oct 28, 2025

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A magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred in the Eastern Banda Sea, Indonesia, on October 28, 2025, at 14:40:18 UTC. The quake was recorded at a depth of 142.0 km, with coordinates of 6.694°S latitude and 130.031°E longitude. The seismic activity was noted by a seismologist based in Sydney, Australia. This event adds to the ongoing monitoring of seismic events in the region. The depth and location suggest it may have had limited surface impact.

Oct 28, 2025

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TL;DR: M6.4, Eastern Banda Sea, Indonesia

Today's quake from my seismo here in Sydney, Australia

M 6.4 - Banda Sea

- 2025-10-28 14:40:18 (UTC)
- 6.694°S 130.031°E
- 142.0 km depth

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