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M4.5 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Banda Sea (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 11:22:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Banda Sea (Indonesia) on December 23, 2025 at 11:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 ISC. Indonesia: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 11:22:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku
Source
isc
Coordinates
-4.13500, 128.66500
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 142 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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