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M4.2 Depth: 69.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 21:27:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on September 1, 2025 at 21:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
69.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 21:27:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.39000, 127.27000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69 km
Shallow
69 km
69 km — deeper 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

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