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M4.9 Depth: 80.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 10:05:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on August 18, 2025 at 10:05 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
80.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 10:05:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.12750, 125.61280
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80 km
Intermediate
80 km
80 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
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  • Mahawu
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Lokon-Empung
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Soputan
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Ruang
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia

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