M2.8 Depth: 52.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 01:37:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on May 29, 2025 at 01:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

52.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-29 01:37:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Nusa Tenggara Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-10.42000, 120.46000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52 km

52 km — close to the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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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Ebulobo

Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'096 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia
Inielika

Distance: 196 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'559 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Indonesia
Ranakah

Distance: 198 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 1991 ·Indonesia
Iya

Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1969 ·Indonesia

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