Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1423766 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-08-03 13:14:10 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-08-03 04:14:10 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-08-03 15:16:27 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 35.9 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| 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 | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia |
| Administration area | Maluku |
| Nearest settlement | Tual |
| Distance | 95 km |
| Course | ENE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | Arafura Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.