Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 148.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia
M3.9 Earthquake near BANDA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near BANDA SEA (Indonesia) on September 12, 2025 at 16:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 148 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
148 km
148 km — deeper than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,285 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Indonesia
29
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