Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
CELEBES SEA
M3.1 Earthquake near CELEBES SEA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near CELEBES SEA on August 18, 2025 at 19:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
5edd5f523880a48f52043e70f0a9c0950f16beea
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 19:56:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.62000,
124.55000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17 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
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Karangetang Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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