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M3.5 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 16:37:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 16:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 16:37:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.27000, 126.71000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

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    Distance: 141 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Indonesia
  • Dukono
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