M3.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-22 20:43:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia) on May 22, 2025 at 20:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-22 20:43:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.76000, 126.02000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — shallower than 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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