Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 26.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Utara
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M3.1 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On October 14, 2025 at 07:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
a2fe492db840a3661ca533029e61fb3305c6f6f4
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 07:53:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.52000,
126.59000
Temperature
28.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26 km
26 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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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Karangetang Activity reported
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)
Global (24h)
569
Country (24h)
Indonesia
55
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