Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M3.5 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 3, 2025 at 05:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,288 Catalogue entries
Of 1,287 other entries for this area and period, 855 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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