Major earthquake
M7.3 Earthquake — 60 km WNW of Sorong, Indonesia
1925-11-10 13:50 UTC · -0.58°, 130.80°
A magnitude 7.3 (major) earthquake struck 60 km WNW of Sorong, Indonesia on 1925-11-10 13:50 UTC, at a depth of 15 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M7.3
Magnitude
15 km
Depth
1.2M t
TNT equivalent
VII
Max intensity (MMI)
Source: USGS event page. The TNT equivalent is computed from the magnitude with the standard Gutenberg–Richter energy relation; all other figures are USGS's own.
This area's earthquake history
In the year before this quake, USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more within 300 km.
Strongest recorded within 300 km since 1900:
- M7.7 — 140 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia · 2009-01-03
- M7.4 — 193 km W of Sorong, Indonesia · 1923-10-07
- M7.4 — 86 km WNW of Manokwari, Indonesia · 2009-01-03
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