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M3.2 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 03:51:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 03:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 13 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 03:51:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.74000, 127.15000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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