M4.3 Earthquake near Banda Sea — December 15, 2025
2025-12-15 20:50:56 UTC (2025-12-15) · approx. 5:50 AM UTC+9 local
On December 15, 2025 at 20:50 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck near Banda Sea, at a depth of 159.8 km and coordinates -6.2417°, 130.0060°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
130.0060°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Banda Sea?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck near Banda Sea on December 15, 2025 at 20:50 UTC had a depth of 159.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rv32). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 15, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake near Banda Sea — December 15, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rv32/