Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M3.1 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on September 14, 2025 at 02:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
d97e84df1c9a512338ac3981d7359d82aa3d8ff0
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-14 02:28:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.76000,
126.10000
Temperature
27.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 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
Maluku Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 776 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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540
Country (24h)
Indonesia
45
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