M3.1 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 18:26:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on May 10, 2025 at 18:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-10 18:26:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.93000, 129.71000

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 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

Volcanoes nearby

Banda Api

Distance: 69 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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