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M3.3 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near CELEBES SEA

UTC time: 2025-05-16 00:47:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near CELEBES SEA on May 16, 2025 at 00:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 00:47:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.75000, 123.91000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 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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