M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 21:21:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on August 30, 2025 at 21:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-30 21:21:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.17000, 126.91000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

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