M3.2 Depth: 45.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 23:50:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on November 19, 2025 at 23:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

45.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-19 23:50:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.86000, 125.36000

Temperature

28.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

45 km

45 km — close to 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

Soputan

Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 105 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

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