M4.7 Depth: 256.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 17:01:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi (Indonesia) on December 25, 2025 at 17:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 256 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 86 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

256.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-25 17:01:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

gfz

Coordinates

0.56000, 123.69000

Temperature

21.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

256 km

256 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: 84 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: 158 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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Stats (last 24h)

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