M4.6 Depth: 142.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-02 20:33:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 2, 2025 at 20:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 142 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

142.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-02 20:33:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Gorontalo

Source

gfz

Coordinates

0.02000, 123.37000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

142 km

142 km — deeper than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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: 142 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Colo

Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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