M4.9 Depth: 250.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 17:01:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi (Indonesia) on December 25, 2025 at 17:01 UTC. At around 250 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 86 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

250.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-25 17:01:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

isc

Coordinates

0.63000, 123.65000

Temperature

21.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

250 km

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

Regional average: 49.5 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

Ambang

Distance: 87 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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