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M3.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 08:45:45 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 08:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

ID
4791231b4f02522d1dc9f777b6a30f6bd7941890
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 08:45:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.51000, 125.24000
Temperature
28.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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

  • Soputan
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Ambang
    Distance: 95 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Lokon-Empung
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

Sulawesi Utara

Context for this earthquake

18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 575 Catalogue entries

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