M4.7 Depth: 61.1 km

M4.7 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 18:33:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2025 at 18:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 61 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

61.1 km

UTC time

2025-07-24 18:33:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.38570, 125.49000

Temperature

27.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

61.1 km

61.1 km — deeper than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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

Soputan

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 126 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

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