Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1358970 |
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Event time | 2025-05-01 17:17:28 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-05-01 08:17:28 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-05-01 17:41:24 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 4.1 |
Depth | 135.274 km |
Class | Light |
Hypocenter | Medium deep |
Mercalli scale | 2 |
Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
Data status | reviewed |
Data provider | USGS |
Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
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Country | Indonesia |
Administration area | Maluku Utara |
Nearest settlement | Galela |
Distance | 135 km |
Course | N |
Surface type | underwater quake |
Tsunami region | North Pacific |
Water surface name | Molukka Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.