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M3.2 Depth: 63.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-09-22 11:15:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 22, 2025 at 11:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
63.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 11:15:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.73000, 126.64000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63 km
Shallow
63 km
63 km — deeper 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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