M4.5 Depth: 35.3 km

M4.5 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 14:01:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 14:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 35 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

35.3 km

UTC time

2025-05-15 14:01:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Tengah

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.05920, 122.11360

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35.3 km

35.3 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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

Colo

Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 326 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 379 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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