Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M3.3 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On December 13, 2025 at 16:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 9 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,251 Catalogue entries
Of 1,250 other entries for this area and period, 985 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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459
Country (24h)
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35
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