M4.0 Depth: 141.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 19:03:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 6, 2025 at 19:03 UTC. At around 141 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 EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

141.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-06 19:03:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.40000, 125.86000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

141 km

141 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Banua Wuhu

Distance: 54 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Awu

Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Ruang

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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