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M2.9 Depth: 82.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 23:59:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 82 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
82.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 23:59:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.46000, 123.60000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 82 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 82 km
Intermediate
82 km
82 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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