Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M3.4 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on July 31, 2025 at 19:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
ID
e91e7b39cd81960d2ec4aa99d679436a44dc9ed9
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 19:59:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.52000,
126.30000
Temperature
27.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 km — close to 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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