Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 33.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M2.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On December 12, 2025 at 14:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.
Details
ID
632af15b86ccbe136b24a100a1204ee2d479b893
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 14:47:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.61000,
126.19000
Temperature
27.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33 km
33 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Maluku Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,355 Catalogue entries
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