Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M4.2 Earthquake near BANDA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On August 27, 2025 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near BANDA SEA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
15 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,284 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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