M4.5 Depth: 57.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Northern Molucca Sea (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 15:00:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2025 at 15:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Northern Molucca Sea (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

57.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-15 15:00:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

gfz

Coordinates

0.30000, 126.22000

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57 km

57 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Kie Besi

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Moti

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Mare

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Hiri

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia

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