M4.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 02:01:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on November 19, 2025 at 02:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-19 02:01:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.38000, 126.86000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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