Earthquake Banda Sea (4.2 M) (2025-05-08 08:27:36 UTC)
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on Banda Sea, at 2025-05-08 08:27:36 UTC. Reviewed by BMKG seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of M and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in Banda Sea
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (M)
4.2
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025iyrq
Nearest Places
- Ambelau Basin / 67.58 km
- Tanjung Bartutui / 71.94 km
- Wa Elara / 73.14 km
- Tanjung Barsula / 73.27 km
- Elara / 73.41 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
5.5
PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION
Time:
Depth: 45.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 45.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.5
6 km WSW of Anza, CA
Time:
Depth: 4.72 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.72 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.0
OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time:
Depth: 32.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 32.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.9
VANUATU
Time:
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.8
STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Time:
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.2
BANDA SEA
Time:
Depth: 358.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 358.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.4
154 km SW of Ambon, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 369.44 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 369.44 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.1
Banda Sea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.8
BANDA SEA
Time:
Depth: 216.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 216.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.8
Seram, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 216.38 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 216.38 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)