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M3.6 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 16:59:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 16:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 16:59:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.74000, 126.49000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 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

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