M3.4 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 13:53:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-18 13:53:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.12000, 124.37000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Ambang

Distance: 97 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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