Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Utara
Country overviewIndonesia
M3.8 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on August 4, 2025 at 17:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 38 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.
Details
ID
cba3806115cdfb657aa2e4a46ad79d101af9022b
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 17:09:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.42000,
126.32000
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than 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
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Karangetang Activity reported
Sulawesi Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 550 Catalogue entries
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