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M2.7 Depth: 45.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-04 09:52:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on July 4, 2025 at 09:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 09:52:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.71000, 126.35000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

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