M3.1 Depth: 46.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 10:24:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2025 at 10:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

46.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-18 10:24:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.08000, 125.53000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

46 km

46 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 129 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

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