Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M3.8 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on August 18, 2025 at 10:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
21dbd25daf21a97de6f2d69529c37858fdc26e0c
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 10:45:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.51000,
126.95000
Temperature
27.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
26 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 788 Catalogue entries
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