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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2025-08-23 18:08:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA on August 23, 2025 at 18:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 18:08:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.55000, 123.16000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
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  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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