Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sulawesi Utara
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M3.4 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on September 9, 2025 at 04:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
ID
d4ca7df55106997962b4bdaf2b0d5ce10bf5cc92
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 04:31:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.89000,
125.42000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 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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Stats (last 24h)
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