M4.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-23 07:36:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on November 23, 2025 at 07:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-23 07:36:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.20000, 128.52000

Temperature

27.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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