Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 53.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia
M4.3 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN BABAR, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN BABAR, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on May 19, 2025 at 01:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
53 km
53 km — deeper than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,254 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Indonesia
42
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