Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku Utara
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M3.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN OBI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN OBI, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 29, 2025 at 17:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
fb6c00dd8ec38c69edc20874440935f7ca8cd8b6
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-29 17:48:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.90000,
128.07000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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 Utara
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 776 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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