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M4.9 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Northern Molucca Sea (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-23 15:37:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 23, 2025 at 15:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Northern Molucca Sea (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-23 15:37:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
gfz
Coordinates
1.82000, 126.49000
Temperature
28.5°C

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