Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 159.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia
M4.7 Earthquake near Banda Sea (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On August 5, 2025 at 20:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Banda Sea (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 159 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
159 km
159 km — deeper than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,254 Catalogue entries
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