Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 23.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M4.2 Earthquake near BANDA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near BANDA SEA (Indonesia) on September 23, 2025 at 05:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
23 km
23 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,254 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Indonesia
36
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