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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Northern Molucca Sea (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-31 15:48:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Northern Molucca Sea (Indonesia) on May 31, 2025 at 15:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 15:48:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
gfz
Coordinates
2.44000, 127.11000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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