M4.8 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Northern Molucca Sea (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-04-30 05:24:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2025 at 05:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Northern Molucca Sea (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 39 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

39.0 km

UTC time

2025-04-30 05:24:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

gfz

Coordinates

2.73000, 126.41000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

39 km

39 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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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