M 7.1 - Banda Sea
December 10, 2012 at 16:53:08 UTC
Depth: 155.00 km (Intermediate)
Key Takeaway
This major earthquake (M7.1) occurred 13 years ago near Banda Sea, at a depth of 155.00 km (intermediate). It was felt by 134 people.
Major
PAGER Alert
Tsunami
Felt Reports
Event Details
| Magnitude | 7.1 mww |
| Depth | 155.00 km (Intermediate) |
| Location | -6.5330S, 129.8250E |
| Community Intensity | V (Moderate) |
| Mercalli Intensity | V (Moderate) |
| Felt Reports (DYFI) | 134 people |
| Tsunami Warning | No |
| Significance | 843 / 3000 |
| Status | Reviewed |
| Network | us |
| USGS Event Page | View on USGS → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the magnitude of this earthquake?
This earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1, classified as "Major". Major earthquakes can cause serious damage over large areas.
How deep was this earthquake?
This earthquake occurred at a depth of 155.00 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but typically cause less surface damage than shallow events of the same magnitude.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur?
This earthquake occurred near Banda Sea, at coordinates -6.5330S, 129.8250E. The location is determined by analyzing seismic wave arrival times at multiple monitoring stations.
Were there aftershocks associated with this event?
Aftershock data for this specific event can be explored by viewing nearby recent earthquakes listed below on this page. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area following a larger event, and they can continue for days, weeks, or even months depending on the original earthquake's magnitude.
What does the magnitude of this earthquake mean in practical terms?
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake is classified as "Major" — these can cause serious damage to buildings and infrastructure across a wide area, especially near the epicenter.
Nearby Recent Earthquakes
117 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
13 years ago · 160.40 km deep
122 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
13 years ago · 151.60 km deep
137 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
13 years ago · 162.10 km deep
299 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
13 years ago · 214.00 km deep
220 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
13 years ago · 155.80 km deep
211 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
13 years ago · 158.50 km deep
280 km W of Tual, Indonesia
13 years ago · 10.00 km deep
237 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
13 years ago · 146.90 km deep
282 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
13 years ago · 173.50 km deep
299 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
13 years ago · 153.80 km deep
More Earthquakes in Banda Sea
Banda Sea
3 days ago · 169.74 km deep
Banda Sea
2 weeks ago · 133.87 km deep
Banda Sea
2 weeks ago · 198.56 km deep
Banda Sea
3 weeks ago · 158.71 km deep
Banda Sea
3 weeks ago · 96.12 km deep
Banda Sea
1 month ago · 211.04 km deep
Banda Sea
1 month ago · 148.81 km deep
Banda Sea
1 month ago · 143.71 km deep
More M7.0-8.0 Earthquakes
55 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia
1 week ago · 619.85 km deep
2025 Aomori Prefecture, Japan Earthquake
2 months ago · 40.72 km deep
2025 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake
3 months ago · 10.32 km deep
Drake Passage
4 months ago · 5.64 km deep
12 km E of Santiago, Philippines
4 months ago · 59.43 km deep
140 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
5 months ago · 27.00 km deep
105 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
5 months ago · 58.00 km deep
2025 Southern Drake Passage Earthquake
6 months ago · 10.00 km deep
Data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (ComCat). QuakeScan is not affiliated with the USGS. Event details may be updated as new data becomes available.