M4.0 Depth: 23.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 10:10:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on August 18, 2025 at 10:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

23.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-18 10:10:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.07000, 125.58000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23 km

23 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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Mahawu

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