Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Tenggara
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M4.2 Earthquake near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 12, 2025 at 14:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
ca1c011798050e2e80c3d30d383fce5ac902fd20
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 14:41:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.75000,
122.66000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Sulawesi Tenggara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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