Earthquake BANDA SEA (4.8 mb) (2025-09-23 17:08:10 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on BANDA SEA, at 2025-09-23 17:08:10 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb 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 (mb)
4.8
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250923_0000275
Nearest Places
- Tanjung Amarehnyo / 74.83 km
- Tanjung Akwetuti / 74.94 km
- Batumerah / 75.26 km
- Melukuai / 76.11 km
- Desa Kuaimelu / 77.72 km
Comment
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Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 350.11 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)