M3.9 Depth: 45.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN OBI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 04:28:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN OBI, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 15, 2025 at 04:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

45.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-15 04:28:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Maluku Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.76000, 128.78000

Temperature

24.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

45 km

45 km — close to 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

Kie Besi

Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'357 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia
Moti

Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 927 m ·Indonesia
Mare

Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 308 m ·Indonesia
Kie Matubu

Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'713 m ·Last eruption: 1210 ·Indonesia
Gamalama

Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'714 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Indonesia
Banda Api

Distance: 331 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 596 m ·Last eruption: 1988 ·Indonesia

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