Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M3.3 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On May 15, 2025 at 05:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
1bde57389134511a1d0ee4b81250ffe9a62360db
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 05:11:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.59000,
127.05000
Temperature
28.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Ibu Activity reported
Maluku Utara
Context for this earthquake
13 Sep 2025 – 13 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 822 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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