Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Utara
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M3.2 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on September 14, 2025 at 20:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
9b7ba330af8359b63d1b9745d4d1664792c9a78c
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-14 20:48:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.32000,
125.04000
Temperature
26.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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540
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Indonesia
45
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