M3.4 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 04:22:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on August 9, 2025 at 04:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

24.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-09 04:22:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-10.00000, 123.69000

Temperature

31.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24 km

24 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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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