Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M3.0 Earthquake near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 4, 2025 at 18:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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, 1,181 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
519
Country (24h)
Indonesia
43
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