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M4.2 Depth: 175.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-22 19:07:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 22, 2025 at 19:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 175 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
175.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 19:07:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.18000, 127.69000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 175 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 175 km
Intermediate
175 km
175 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

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