M4.6 Depth: 251.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 72 km WNW of Modisi, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 13:34:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 72 km WNW of Modisi, Indonesia (Indonesia) on December 4, 2025 at 13:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 252 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

251.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-04 13:34:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

usgs

Coordinates

0.75540, 123.86280

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

251.7 km

251.7 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Ambang

Distance: 62 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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