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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Northern Molucca Sea (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 18:33:49 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Sulawesi Utara on Jul 24, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Northern Molucca Sea (Indonesia) · 2025-07-24 18:33:49 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2025 at 18:33 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Northern Molucca Sea (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 18:33:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
gfz
Coordinates
0.58000, 125.47000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Tondano101.7 kmNW33'317
Bitung103.0 kmN225'134
General Santos616.1 kmN722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Soputan
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Lokon-Empung
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Ambang
    Distance: 118 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours3
Strongest subsequent eventM5.5
M4.72025-07-24 18:33:54 UTC21.7 kmMOLUCCA SEA M2.72025-07-25 17:53:02 UTC111.7 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.12025-07-26 17:47:43 UTC73.7 kmMINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA M4.12025-07-27 23:55:20 UTC149.7 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.72025-07-29 15:06:27 UTC119.2 kmMINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA M2.82025-07-30 17:03:09 UTC134.0 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.32025-07-30 20:53:50 UTC119.7 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.22025-07-31 09:02:54 UTC111.7 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.42025-07-31 19:59:34 UTC139.4 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.72025-08-03 04:00:27 UTC77.8 kmMOLUCCA SEA M3.02025-08-04 03:22:34 UTC13.4 kmMOLUCCA SEA M2.82025-08-04 13:40:41 UTC126.2 kmMOLUCCA SEA

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#9
Earlier events M≥467
Earlier events M≥511
Compared since2025-01-02

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.12025-04-17 00:51:21 UTC74.6 km46 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia M6.12025-02-25 22:55:45 UTC72.8 km45 km E of Modisi, Indonesia M5.62025-04-17 00:51:23 UTC74.6 km46 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia M5.32025-04-14 01:33:14 UTC76.1 km141 km WSW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.22025-07-14 05:39:11 UTC142.2 km115 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia

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