Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1477685 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-10-12 10:23:59 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-10-12 01:23:59 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-10-12 11:02:01 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 101.872 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia |
| Administration area | Maluku Utara |
| Nearest settlement | Ternate |
| Distance | 96 km |
| Course | NNW |
| 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.