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M3.2 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 18:04:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on December 10, 2025 at 18:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 49 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 18:04:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.03000, 126.65000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'635 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
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