M3.0 Depth: 38.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-27 10:28:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 27, 2025 at 10:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 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: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

38.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-27 10:28:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.23000, 119.08000

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

38 km

38 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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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