Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Utara
Country overviewIndonesia
M3.4 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on May 24, 2025 at 19:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.
Details
ID
282336bb8b6bff9fe0612e48a0302eaf5b130846
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 19:06:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.35000,
126.49000
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 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
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Karangetang Activity reported
Sulawesi Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 550 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
583
Country (24h)
Indonesia
50
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