Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 201.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia
M3.9 Earthquake near BANDA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2025 at 20:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near BANDA SEA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 201 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
201 km
201 km — deeper than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,254 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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575
Country (24h)
Indonesia
56
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