M4.5 Depth: 52.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 149 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-31 15:48:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 149 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia (Indonesia) on May 31, 2025 at 15:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

52.2 km

UTC time

2025-05-31 15:48:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

usgs

Coordinates

2.24590, 126.76980

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52.2 km

52.2 km — close to the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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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