Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia
M3.6 Earthquake near BANDA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near BANDA SEA (Indonesia) on October 29, 2025 at 11:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
01 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,252 Catalogue entries
Of 1,251 other entries for this area and period, 766 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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