Back to map
M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN KAI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 01:53:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 01:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN KAI, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 01:53:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.21000, 133.92000
Temperature
26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

  • Manuk
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Banda Api
    Distance: 454 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

Historic earthquake map · Indonesia

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Indonesia

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share