M4.8 Depth: 585.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 18:45:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi (Indonesia) on December 22, 2025 at 18:45 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 585 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. 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: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

585.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-22 18:45:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Tengah

Source

gfz

Coordinates

0.98000, 120.58000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

585 km

585 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 km

Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Colo

Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 428 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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