Back to map
M4.9 Depth: 19.1 km

M4.9 Earthquake near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 00:14:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 4, 2025 at 00:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 00:14:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.72660, 130.14200
Temperature
27.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.1 km
Shallow
19.1 km
19.1 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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: 202 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia

Historic earthquake map · Indonesia

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Indonesia

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share