M4.9 Depth: 67.3 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 159 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 04:23:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 159 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia (Indonesia) on December 4, 2025 at 04:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

67.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-04 04:23:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-0.27130, 125.67280

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

67.3 km

67.3 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Ambang

Distance: 180 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

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