Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 44.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M2.9 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On August 4, 2025 at 16:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 38 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
44 km
44 km — close to the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,734 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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