Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Utara
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M3.8 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 10, 2025 at 12:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
635f45b25753c41f569526c4a8af093ed920f35c
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-10 12:05:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.20000,
124.02000
Temperature
27.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Sulawesi Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 550 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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525
Country (24h)
Indonesia
40
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