M4.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-27 11:27:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 27, 2025 at 11:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-27 11:27:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Tenggara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.02240, 122.93470

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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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