Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 56.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nusa Tenggara Timur
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M3.1 Earthquake near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 27, 2025 at 14:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
01773bf2d3a0e56efc2add0aa61a3f69233bbf22
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 14:16:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.24000,
123.85000
Temperature
25.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
56 km
56 km — deeper 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
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 348 Catalogue entries
Of 347 other entries for this area and period, 230 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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55
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