M2.8 Depth: 31.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near FLORES SEA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 21:18:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 4, 2025 at 21:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near FLORES SEA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

31.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-04 21:18:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.68000, 118.84000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31 km

31 km — shallower than 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

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Inielika

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