Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M3.2 Earthquake near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near HALMAHERA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on August 3, 2025 at 07:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
ID
fed0ab5a6f9a79d0be721c0146618ad854639953
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 07:48:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.89000,
127.01000
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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