M4.1 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 12:54:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2025 at 12:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 20 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-30 12:54:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.29000, 127.81000

Temperature

28.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 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

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