M3.0 Depth: 37.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 11:01:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on August 11, 2025 at 11:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 46 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

37.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-11 11:01:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.83000, 130.29000

Temperature

26.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

37 km

37 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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

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Distance: 194 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Manuk

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Serua

Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Nila

Distance: 442 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia
Kie Besi

Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia

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