M3.0 Depth: 99.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 08:52:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 14, 2025 at 08:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 99 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
99.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 08:52:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.17000, 128.25000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 99 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 99 km
Intermediate
99 km
99 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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