Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M3.1 Earthquake near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near CERAM SEA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 4, 2025 at 18:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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
5 km
5 km — shallower 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
Of 1,287 other entries for this area and period, 1,140 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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