Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
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M2.9 Earthquake near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near SERAM, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 9, 2025 at 17:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 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
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,735 Catalogue entries
Of 1,734 other entries for this area and period, 1,252 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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