M3.9 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-30 23:06:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 30, 2025 at 23:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 14 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. Indonesia: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-30 23:06:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.32000, 125.02000

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 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

Volcanoes nearby

Ambang

Distance: 82 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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