Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 69.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M2.8 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 11, 2025 at 03:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
c3f907bb59648492fd7d87c9767ab51b1cd65508
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
69.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-11 03:13:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.18000,
128.17000
Temperature
30.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
69 km
69 km — deeper 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
Maluku Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,355 Catalogue entries
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