M3.2 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 10:57:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2025 at 10:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 31 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 141 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

31.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-29 10:57:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.03000, 128.35000

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31 km

31 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

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