M4.3 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-19 17:13:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on July 19, 2025 at 17:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

24.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-19 17:13:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.41000, 126.45000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24 km

24 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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

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