M3.9 Depth: 172.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 17:05:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on November 27, 2025 at 17:05 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 172 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

172.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-27 17:05:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.34000, 126.36000

Temperature

28.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

172 km

172 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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