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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near NEAR S COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 07:00:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR S COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 14, 2025 at 07:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 07:00:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.76000, 134.14000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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

  • Manuk
    Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 473 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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