M4.5 Depth: 61.5 km

M4.5 Earthquake near JAVA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2025-12-18 04:22:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near JAVA, INDONESIA on December 18, 2025 at 04:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 62 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
61.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 04:22:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.83890, 110.31600
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61.5 km
Shallow
61.5 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

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