Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 42.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Utara
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M3.5 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on August 19, 2025 at 03:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 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: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
90e4b489a5277443fabc2f2f53293d3e5292e7a2
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 03:40:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.06000,
125.58000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
42 km
42 km — close to 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
Sulawesi Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 550 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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