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M5.2 Depth: 45.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-14 05:39:11 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Maluku Utara on Jul 14, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) · 2025-07-14 05:39:11 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2025 at 05:39 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 05:39:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.28970, 126.57320
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Ternate105.9 kmSE210'836
General Santos558.4 kmN722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Hiri
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia
  • Todoko-Ranu
    Distance: 98 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Jailolo
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 993 m ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Matubu
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours4
First 24 hours9
First 72 hours15
Strongest subsequent eventM6.1
M3.62025-07-14 06:12:44 UTC7.2 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.32025-07-14 06:38:54 UTC84.9 kmMOLUCCA SEA M2.82025-07-14 06:52:27 UTC6.0 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.32025-07-14 09:28:34 UTC68.4 kmMOLUCCA SEA M4.62025-07-14 14:06:17 UTC3.7 kmMOLUCCA SEA M4.62025-07-14 14:06:19 UTC6.4 km103 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia M2.72025-07-14 16:50:36 UTC13.9 kmMOLUCCA SEA M2.52025-07-14 18:04:32 UTC7.4 kmMOLUCCA SEA M2.62025-07-14 18:34:21 UTC71.7 kmHALMAHERA, INDONESIA M4.52025-07-15 15:00:48 UTC125.0 kmMOLUCCA SEA M4.52025-07-15 15:00:51 UTC136.1 km163 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia M4.52025-07-15 15:00:51 UTC116.8 kmNorthern Molucca Sea

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#6
Earlier events M≥480
Earlier events M≥516
Compared since2025-01-02

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-04-02 21:03:37 UTC94.3 km145 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia M6.02025-02-05 03:12:28 UTC69.9 kmNorth Maluku M5.92025-04-02 21:03:42 UTC83.1 kmNorth Maluku M5.92025-04-02 21:03:39 UTC94.2 km145 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia M5.32025-04-14 01:33:14 UTC99.9 km141 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia

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