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M4.2 Depth: 95.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 14:55:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 14:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
95.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 14:55:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.46000, 126.96000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 95 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 95 km
Intermediate
95 km
95 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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