M3.7 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near BANDA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 04:28:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near BANDA SEA (Indonesia) on October 6, 2025 at 04:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

34.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-06 04:28:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.39000, 131.01000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

34 km

34 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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

Manuk

Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 158 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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