M3.9 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 10:32:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on October 21, 2025 at 10:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 139 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

23.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-21 10:32:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.48000, 125.30000

Temperature

28.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23 km

23 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Ambang

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Mahawu

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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