Earthquake Banda Sea (6.8 M) (2025-10-28 14:40:18 UTC)
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck on Banda Sea, at 2025-10-28 14:40:18 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
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (M)
6.8
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025vdfy
Nearest Places
- Nil Desperandum / 43.61 km
- Waru / 56.02 km
- Trana / 56.2 km
- Pulau Serua / 56.51 km
- Lesluru / 57.22 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.8
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 12.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.7
1 km WNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 3.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
16 km ESE of Boonville, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.03 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.03 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.3
6 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time:
Depth: 0.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.4
COQUIMBO, CHILE
Time:
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
6.4
Banda Sea
Time:
Depth: 143.63 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 143.63 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
6.4
BANDA SEA
Time:
Depth: 143.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 143.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)