Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 223.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M3.8 Earthquake near BANDA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On May 21, 2025 at 14:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near BANDA SEA (Indonesia). At around 223 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
223 km
223 km — deeper than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,254 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
594
Country (24h)
Indonesia
47
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