Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 135.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M3.8 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 12, 2025 at 04:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 135 km. 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 M4.4.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
135 km
135 km — deeper than the regional average (43.6 km)
Regional average: 43.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,277 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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