Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Utara
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M3.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on December 18, 2025 at 18:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.
Details
ID
8d931bfb9e92ab78efefe181e5f6754f85922cda
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 18:27:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.74000,
126.26000
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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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Karangetang Activity reported
Sulawesi Utara
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 554 Catalogue entries
Of 553 other entries for this area and period, 502 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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438
Country (24h)
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39
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