Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 24.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M3.9 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on November 2, 2025 at 12:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
08266588d081f1419077e6fc8a5894f5e5dd081a
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-02 12:59:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.35000,
128.09000
Temperature
28.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
Maluku Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 776 Catalogue entries
Of 775 other entries for this area and period, 173 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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