Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 35.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M4.5 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN KAI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN KAI, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on August 3, 2025 at 13:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
35.9 km
35.9 km — close to the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,285 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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610
Country (24h)
Indonesia
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