M3.0 Depth: 11.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-10-17 05:44:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 17, 2025 at 05:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-17 05:44:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-10.12000, 119.40000

Temperature

28.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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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