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
On September 5, 2025 at 04:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,285 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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