M4.8 Depth: 17.2 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 183 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 00:15:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 20, 2025 at 00:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 183 km NNE of Palu, Indonesia (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

17.2 km

UTC time

2025-11-20 00:15:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Tengah

Source

usgs

Coordinates

0.63680, 120.46070

Temperature

24.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.2 km

17.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

Colo

Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 440 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia

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