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M4.0 Depth: 85.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 09:50:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2025 at 09:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
85.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 09:50:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.70000, 126.62000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85 km
Intermediate
85 km
85 km — deeper than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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