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M3.4 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-03 23:50:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 3, 2025 at 23:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-03 23:50:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.74000, 125.25000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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