Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M3.6 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On June 21, 2025 at 15:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
daecf9815dd2c89afabe8d94d457d4fa9c6e6d0f
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-21 15:13:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.81000,
128.22000
Temperature
26.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Maluku Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 776 Catalogue entries
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