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M3.9 Depth: 61.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 22:29:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 22:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near MOLUCCA SEA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 61 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
61.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 22:29:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.24000, 127.34000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61 km
Shallow
61 km
61 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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