M4.5 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Southern Molucca Sea (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-10 06:25:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 10, 2025 at 06:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Southern Molucca Sea (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

50.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-10 06:25:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Tengah

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-0.66000, 124.73000

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

50 km

50 km — close to the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Ambang

Distance: 161 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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