M3.8 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near KEP. TANIMBAR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 15:57:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near KEP. TANIMBAR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on May 16, 2025 at 15:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 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 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

34.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-16 15:57:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-6.22000, 131.00000

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

34 km

34 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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

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Nila

Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 226 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia

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