M4.3 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-05 06:42:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 5, 2025 at 06:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-05 06:42:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.96000, 125.50000

Temperature

29.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 122 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

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