M3.2 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 00:25:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 00:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 76 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

33.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-12 00:25:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.02000, 126.24000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33 km

33 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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