M3.1 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 00:25:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 24, 2025 at 00:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-24 00:25:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.88000, 130.02000

Temperature

31.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 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: 183 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
Serua

Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 432 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 460 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia

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