M3.0 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 07:59:52 UTC Local time: —

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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

26.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 07:59:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.23000, 126.11000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26 km

26 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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