M4.4 Depth: 71.8 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 80 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 17:52:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 80 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia (Indonesia) on August 24, 2025 at 17:52 UTC. At around 72 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

71.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 17:52:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

usgs

Coordinates

1.08140, 125.75690

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

71.8 km

71.8 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Ruang

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia

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