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M4.8 Depth: 35.7 km

M4.8 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 21:50:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 5, 2025 at 21:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 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 EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 21:50:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.22960, 127.08440
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.7 km
Shallow
35.7 km
35.7 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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