M4.0 Depth: 27.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-23 04:10:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 04:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near FLORES REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

27.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-23 04:10:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.15000, 119.24000

Temperature

29.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27 km

27 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

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