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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Timor Region (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-31 15:21:13 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Nusa Tenggara Timur on May 31, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Timor Region (Indonesia) · 2025-05-31 15:21:13 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2025 at 15:21 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Timor Region (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 15:21:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-9.46000, 124.00000
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kefamenanu52.5 kmE48'202
Kupang90.0 kmSW474'801
Makassar695.4 kmNW1'474'393

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Sirung
    Distance: 108 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Iliwerung
    Distance: 113 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 583 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Ililabalekan
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'018 m ·Indonesia
  • Lewotolok
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Iliboleng
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Indonesia
  • Lewotobi
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'703 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM4.8
M4.82025-05-31 15:21:20 UTC38.0 kmTIMOR REGION, INDONESIA M2.62025-06-02 03:04:09 UTC76.6 kmKEPULAUAN ALOR, INDONESIA M3.02025-06-04 16:21:45 UTC146.4 kmFLORES REGION, INDONESIA M3.12025-06-04 18:32:01 UTC51.0 kmTIMOR REGION, INDONESIA M2.72025-06-05 07:14:44 UTC25.6 kmTIMOR REGION M4.22025-06-07 05:40:07 UTC23.4 kmTIMOR REGION M3.02025-06-07 11:42:01 UTC34.6 kmTIMOR REGION, INDONESIA M2.52025-06-07 16:03:58 UTC43.4 kmTIMOR REGION, INDONESIA M2.52025-06-09 09:03:10 UTC122.5 kmFLORES REGION, INDONESIA M2.62025-06-09 09:47:47 UTC124.0 kmFLORES REGION, INDONESIA M2.92025-06-12 01:32:19 UTC115.2 kmFLORES REGION, INDONESIA M4.72025-06-12 11:26:50 UTC59.7 kmTimor Region

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥419
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-01-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-03-17 17:42:24 UTC44.3 km26 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M4.92025-04-13 19:35:37 UTC45.7 km51 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M4.72025-05-21 05:32:21 UTC47.8 kmTimor Region M4.72025-05-21 05:32:21 UTC51.0 kmTIMOR REGION, INDONESIA M4.62025-02-13 17:44:34 UTC141.1 km75 km SE of Kupang, Indonesia

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