M4.2 Depth: 22.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-17 09:47:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on July 17, 2025 at 09:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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: 84 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

22.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-17 09:47:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Gorontalo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.00000, 122.11000

Temperature

25.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22 km

22 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Colo

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 258 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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