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M3.2 Depth: 205.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 18:44:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2025 at 18:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). At around 205 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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 M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
205.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 18:44:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.39000, 128.35000
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 205 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 205 km
Intermediate
205 km
205 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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