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M3.8 Depth: 108.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 13:06:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 21, 2025 at 13:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
108.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 13:06:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.87000, 127.33000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108 km
Intermediate
108 km
108 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'035 m ·Indonesia
  • Ibu
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    Distance: 55 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia
  • Gamkonora
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Dukono
    Distance: 64 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'273 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Todoko-Ranu
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