Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Utara
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M3.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On August 4, 2025 at 13:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 38 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.
Details
ID
1b30d01a00fa614a95cf3adad2119bef86eb8f6c
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 13:39:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.78000,
125.52000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Karangetang Activity reported
Sulawesi Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 550 Catalogue entries
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