M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near TIMOR REGION (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 12:46:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 12:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near TIMOR REGION (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 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: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-29 12:46:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.68000, 124.04000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

Sirung

Distance: 132 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Iliwerung

Distance: 138 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 583 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Ililabalekan

Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'018 m ·Indonesia
Lewotolok

Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Iliboleng

Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Indonesia
Lewotobi

Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'703 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

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