M3.3 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 22:33:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2025 at 22:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

24.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-21 22:33:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.29000, 125.95000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24 km

24 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

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