M3.9 Depth: 37.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 11:43:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 8, 2025 at 11:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

37.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-08 11:43:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.68000, 126.18000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

37 km

37 km — shallower than 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

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