M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 21:51:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 9, 2025 at 21:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-09 21:51:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.10000, 123.63000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

Iliwerung

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Ililabalekan

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Sirung

Distance: 87 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Lewotolok

Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Iliboleng

Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Indonesia
Lewotobi

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'703 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

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