Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M4.2 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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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: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,252 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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578
Country (24h)
Indonesia
50
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