Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 26.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M3.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2025 at 07:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
297fe9135d8e5a42c383bb9dfe8c27e367694540
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 07:59:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.23000,
126.11000
Temperature
28.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26 km
26 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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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Stats (last 24h)
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