M4.7 Depth: 16.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 06:25:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on October 6, 2025 at 06:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-06 06:25:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.88000, 126.24000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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

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Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Mare

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Jailolo

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