Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M3.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on September 12, 2025 at 18:37 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
7c4b445a00ec69416dabde59c35f2004e0c5aadd
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 18:37:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.05000,
125.61000
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Maluku Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 776 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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