Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 48.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Sulawesi Utara
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M4.6 Earthquake near Talaud Islands, Indonesia (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 7, 2025 at 15:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Talaud Islands, Indonesia (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
058db18bf465824dea3b39b9e6a66f72e264c462
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 15:36:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
3.42000,
126.58000
Temperature
27.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
48 km
48 km — close to the regional average (43.8 km)
Regional average: 43.8 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
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Karangetang Activity reported
Sulawesi Utara
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 607 Catalogue entries
Of 606 other entries for this area and period, 57 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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506
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42
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