M4.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 11:00:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on October 5, 2025 at 11:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-05 11:00:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.38000, 125.28000

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

Ambang

Distance: 158 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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