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M4.8 Depth: 42.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 03:30:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 18, 2025 at 03:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 03:30:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.62460, 128.09090
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 km
42 km — close to the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Mare
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
  • Kie Matubu
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
  • Gamalama
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
  • Hiri
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 687 m ·Indonesia

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