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M2.5 Depth: 51.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 23:30:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 23:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 51 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 23:30:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.03000, 119.27000
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51 km
Shallow
51 km
51 km — close to 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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