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M3.2 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 10:05:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 10:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 10:05:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.29000, 126.90000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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