Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 354.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Maluku
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M4.3 Earthquake near 234 km S of Ambon, Indonesia (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2025 at 19:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 234 km S of Ambon, Indonesia (Indonesia). At roughly 355 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
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Depth profile
Deep
354.6 km
354.6 km — deeper than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
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)
Global (24h)
581
Country (24h)
Indonesia
55
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