M3.1 Depth: 85.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 06:33:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2025 at 06:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

85.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-09 06:33:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.86000, 124.89000

Temperature

25.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

85 km

85 km — deeper than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Soputan

Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 54 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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