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M3.2 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 14:52:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on November 17, 2025 at 14:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 14:52:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Maluku
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.81000, 129.43000
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

  • Banda Api
    Distance: 197 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Manuk
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 257 m ·Indonesia
  • Serua
    Distance: 395 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 608 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Kie Besi
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
  • Moti
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
  • Nila
    Distance: 436 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 781 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Indonesia

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