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M3.1 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near CELEBES SEA

UTC time: 2025-08-31 02:50:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near CELEBES SEA on August 31, 2025 at 02:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 02:50:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.85000, 124.44000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 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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