Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 36.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Utara
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M3.3 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on September 16, 2025 at 16:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
b1a4000a66c7560474e00e3a59119ee98532b0bb
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 16:46:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.06000,
125.57000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
36 km
36 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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