Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 69.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M4.3 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On December 7, 2025 at 16:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
69 km
69 km — deeper than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,288 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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683
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Indonesia
31
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