18 Dec 2025, 05:30 UTC · Dec 18, 12:30 AM ET

M5.0 earthquake 72 km E of Bitung, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 72 km E of Bitung, Indonesia at Dec 18, 12:30 AM ET, 66 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 2 people reported feeling it.

M5.0 72 km E of Bitung, IndonesiaM5.5 113 km ESE of Bitung, IndonesiaM5.5 112 km W of Ternate, IndonesiaM5.5 116 km ESE of Bitung, IndonesiaM5.6 112 km ESE of Bitung, IndonesiaM5.6 121 km WNW of Ternate, IndonesiaM5.7 123 km NW of Ternate, IndonesiaM5.7 126 km E of Bitung, IndonesiaM5.8 122 km WNW of Ternate, IndonesiaM5.9 115 km ESE of Bitung, IndonesiaM5.9 127 km WNW of Ternate, IndonesiaM6.3 109 km WNW of Ternate, IndonesiaM7.4 129 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.0 mb
Time18 Dec 2025, 05:30 UTC
Location1.386°, 125.780° – 72 km E of Bitung, Indonesia
Depth65.7 km
Felt reports2
USGS eventus6000rvmc
Within 100 km

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5.6112 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia · PAGER greenApr 3, 9:35 PM
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 72 km E of Bitung, Indonesia earthquake?

Magnitude 5.0 (mb), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 66 km.

Was it felt?

2 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.1.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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