M4.9 Depth: 180.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 107 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 04:29:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 12, 2025 at 04:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 107 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 181 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

180.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-12 04:29:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Gorontalo

Source

usgs

Coordinates

0.30180, 122.12650

Temperature

31.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

180.6 km

180.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

Colo

Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 260 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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