Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Utara
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M4.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on May 29, 2025 at 15:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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 M5.0.
Details
ID
1c31f77fb358b1ddca26ab87785a36f182d2c1dd
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 15:42:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.34000,
125.00000
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Sulawesi Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 550 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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