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M3.3 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 15:00:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 15:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 15:00:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.58000, 126.42000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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

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    Distance: 119 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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