M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-06 15:24:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 6, 2025 at 15:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-06 15:24:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.80000, 130.18000

Temperature

24.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Banda Api

Distance: 194 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 443 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia

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