M3.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-06-05 12:55:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on June 5, 2025 at 12:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-05 12:55:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.12000, 127.04000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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

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