M3.7 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-04 16:21:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2025 at 16:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-04 16:21:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.24000, 125.74000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 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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Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 106 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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Mahawu

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