M3.4 Depth: 56.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-14 20:36:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on July 14, 2025 at 20:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

56.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-14 20:36:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.95000, 126.12000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

56 km

56 km — close to 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

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Distance: 214 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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