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M4.2 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-29 03:11:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 29, 2025 at 03:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-29 03:11:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.74000, 129.50000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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: 203 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Mare
    Distance: 436 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia

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