Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 123.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia
M4.4 Earthquake near Banda Sea (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Banda Sea (Indonesia) on October 15, 2025 at 00:30 UTC. At around 124 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
123.9 km
123.9 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,254 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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