M4.6 Depth: 48.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Talaud Islands, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 15:36:28 UTC Local time: —

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: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

48.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-07 15:36:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

gfz

Coordinates

3.42000, 126.58000

Temperature

27.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

48 km

48 km — close to 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

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