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M6.1 Earthquake near 45 km E of Modisi, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-02-25 22:55:45 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M6.1
Depth
21.7 km
Source
USGS

45 km E of Modisi, Indonesia

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M6.1 Earthquake near 45 km E of Modisi, Indonesia · 2025-02-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M6.1 Earthquake near 45 km E of Modisi, Indonesia · 2025-02-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2025 at 22:55 UTC, a magnitude M6.1 earthquake occurred near 45 km E of Modisi, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

ID
f1dec06f251b1f1005040eaab9621931d67572fe
Magnitude
M6.1
Depth
21.7 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 22:55:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
0.39940, 124.84070

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.7 km
Shallow
21.7 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kotamobagu70.0 kmNW121'756
General Santos636.4 kmN722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Ambang
    Distance: 61 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
  • Soputan
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Lokon-Empung
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours5
First 24 hours14
First 72 hours20
Strongest subsequent eventM5.0
M4.92025-02-25 23:11:13 UTC22.4 km51 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia M4.52025-02-26 01:29:23 UTC17.5 km43 km ENE of Modisi, Indonesia M4.32025-02-26 01:38:07 UTC48.3 km63 km SSE of Tondano, Indonesia M4.12025-02-26 02:24:40 UTC14.5 km59 km E of Modisi, Indonesia M4.62025-02-26 03:10:21 UTC22.9 km64 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia M4.92025-02-26 07:55:59 UTC9.0 km53 km E of Modisi, Indonesia M5.02025-02-26 08:56:51 UTC14.7 km56 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia M4.92025-02-26 09:04:26 UTC12.0 km57 km E of Modisi, Indonesia M4.72025-02-26 10:17:30 UTC13.6 km57 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia M4.92025-02-26 11:48:50 UTC13.2 km58 km E of Modisi, Indonesia M4.82025-02-26 13:15:03 UTC8.0 km53 km E of Modisi, Indonesia M4.72025-02-26 14:33:28 UTC7.0 km51 km E of Modisi, Indonesia

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.9 to M6.1.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM5.910.0 km1.6 km
USGSM6.121.7 km0.0 km
USPM5.910.0 km10.4 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥417
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-01-02

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-01-18 08:37:46 UTC213.7 km106 km SW of Ternate, Indonesia M5.12025-01-02 05:32:23 UTC77.5 kmNorth Maluku M4.92025-01-21 11:16:01 UTC196.7 km93 km W of Ternate, Indonesia M4.62025-02-16 07:27:43 UTC195.3 km125 km E of Bitung, Indonesia M4.52025-02-23 13:19:59 UTC197.2 km114 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia

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Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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