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M3.0 Depth: 52.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 10:26:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on October 31, 2025 at 10:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 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: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 10:26:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.86000, 126.67000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 km
52 km — close to the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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