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M4.3 Depth: 235.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near BANDA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-10 04:55:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near BANDA SEA (Indonesia) on September 10, 2025 at 04:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 235 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
235.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-10 04:55:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.14000, 129.62000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 235 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 235 km
Intermediate
235 km
235 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 74 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
  • Teon
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
  • Wurlali
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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