Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 24.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M3.3 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.
Details
ID
21a014ab791507676b7bb6b322a44dbd0ecace08
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 22:33:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.29000,
125.95000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24 km
24 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
Maluku Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 776 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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