Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 80.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia
M3.8 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
Map
About this earthquake
On September 15, 2025 at 17:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 43 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
80 km
80 km — deeper than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · Indonesia
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Indonesia
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
534
Country (24h)
Indonesia
43
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time