Back to map
M3.2 Depth: 39.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 22:18:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 22:18:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.62000, 128.29000
Temperature
27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 km
39 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tarakan
    Distance: 102 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia
  • Dukono
    Distance: 112 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'273 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Tobaru
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'035 m ·Indonesia
  • Ibu
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Todoko-Ranu
    Distance: 179 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia

Historic earthquake map · Indonesia

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Indonesia

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share