M3.5 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 22:35:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 24, 2025 at 22:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

24.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-24 22:35:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.26000, 127.90000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24 km

24 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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

Kie Besi

Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
Mare

Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 334 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia

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